Roberto Mancini Compares Leaving Italy To 'Losing The Woman Of Your Life'

Roberto Mancini — who led Italy to the Euro 2021 title — apologized for quitting three years ago to coach Saudi Arabia and vowed to bring the national team back on track after being rehired.
His first match back is Sept. 25 vs. Belgium at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico; Mancini expects a mixed reception and hopes results will win fans over.
Claudio Ranieri is now technical director focusing on youth and grassroots to “bring kids back to soccer,” while Italy leans on young talents like Moise Kean, Nicolò Zaniolo and Gianluigi Donnarumma.