# Roberto Mancini

Last year

2022

# pain

'I am responsible' - Mancini takes blame for Italy's World Cup humiliation

It was a former Palermo player in Aleksandar Trajkovski who stunned the European champions.

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Mar 24th 2022, 11:36 PM

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# Football's Coming Rome

Italy 'dominated' England in Euro 2020 final, says Mancini

Italy are now on a 34-match unbeaten run, bouncing back after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.

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Jul 12th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Ready to go

Kieran Trippier starts as England go three at the back for Euros final

The Atletico Madrid player comes into the team in place of Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.

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Jul 11th 2021, 6:49 PM

# Azzurri

'The players believed from day one that we could create something incredible'

Roberto Mancini’s Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final.

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Jul 7th 2021, 8:38 AM

# Boost

Italy now 28 unbeaten as they get off to winning start in Euro 2020 opener

Roberto Mancini’s side were too good for Turkey.

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Jun 11th 2021, 9:54 PM

# oranje crushed

Impressive Italy win in Amsterdam, Scots stutter to beat patchwork Czechs

Andy Robertson was instrumental in Scotland’s 2-1 win.

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Sep 7th 2020, 11:09 PM

# warning

Mancini tells Balotelli to 'wake up'

‘I’ve told him a thousand times that he’s wasting a huge talent,’ the coach told Italian television.

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Jun 21st 2020, 3:45 PM

# Controversy

Mario Balotelli dropped after training ground bust-up

The player has a row with Brescia coach Fabio Grosso.

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Nov 23rd 2019, 9:50 PM

# perfect campaign

Mancini: I don't know if rivals are worried, but they'd prefer not to face Italy

Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes rivals would prefer to avoid playing his team at Euro 2020.

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Nov 19th 2019, 8:09 AM

# temperamental

Mancini warns Kean after red card against Ireland

The Italy U21 star was dismissed for pushing Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott in the chest.

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Oct 11th 2019, 9:08 PM

# Out in the Cold

'It took me two days to find him because he has eight or nine phone numbers'

Mario Balotelli’s Italy future ‘in his hands’, says Roberto Mancini.

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Jun 1st 2019, 6:22 PM

# gratitude

'I am 36 years old, but I don't feel it! It's a beautiful evening'

Fabio Quagliarella became the oldest goalscorer in Italy’s history last night.

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Mar 27th 2019, 2:37 PM

# like a fine wine

Sampdoria veteran makes history as Italy romp to victory

Fabio Quagliarella became the oldest goalscorer in his country’s history.

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Mar 26th 2019, 10:28 PM

# omission

Mario Balotelli not fit enough to play for Italy - Mancini

The Azzurri begin their campaign to reach the European finals playing Finland on Saturday.

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Mar 19th 2019, 10:34 PM

# Relief

Last-gasp goal saves Italy, gives Mancini first competitive win

The result keeps the Azzurri’s Nations League hopes alive.

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Oct 14th 2018, 10:51 PM

# Friendly

Mancini's winless run continues with Italy on emotional night as Genoa bridge victims remembered

Ukraine held the Azzuri to a 1-1 draw.

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Oct 10th 2018, 10:40 PM

# Criticism

Roberto Mancini defends under-fire Mario Balotelli

The Nice striker failed to fire in Friday’s game, which was his first competitive outing for Italy since the 2014 World Cup.

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Sep 10th 2018, 11:48 AM

# Claim

'At 19 years old if you are a good player you have to be playing'

Roberto Mancini wants more Italians playing regular, top-flight football.

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Sep 4th 2018, 1:02 PM

# Political Football

Balotelli clashes with Italian deputy prime minister over citizenship laws

The striker does not want other children of immigrants to suffer as he did in waiting for citizenship until turning 18.

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Jun 5th 2018, 11:53 PM

# RETORT

Balotelli takes aim at offensive banner displayed in Italy friendly

The former Manchester City striker scored as his country beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Monday.

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May 29th 2018, 11:45 AM

# Support

'Balotelli's earned Italy call-up,' says team-mate

The Nice forward is in line to win his first cap in four years when Mancini takes charge of his first game against Saudi Arabia

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May 26th 2018, 7:24 PM

# Not over yet

'He wants to keep on playing' - Mancini leaves Italy door open for Buffon amid PSG speculation

Gianluigi Buffon is leaving Juventus but his international career might not be over yet.

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May 24th 2018, 3:36 PM

# door open

Mancini ready to call on Balotelli after Italy appointment

The new Azzurri boss pledged to restore pride to the ailing national team and will consider recalling his protege.

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May 15th 2018, 3:29 PM

# Azzurri

Italy name former City boss Mancini as new head coach

The 64-year-old left his role with Zenit at the weekend.

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May 14th 2018, 8:47 PM

# Bertie

Mancini opens talks to become new Italy manager

The Italian Football Federation has confirmed the Zenit manager is in talks for the national team position.

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May 1st 2018, 5:21 PM

# Going Back

Conte eager for return to national job says Italian football federation boss

Antonio Conte wants to work with the national team again says Roberto Fabbricini.

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Feb 2nd 2018, 8:01 AM

# On the Move

Roberto in Russia - new club job for ex-Manchester City and Inter Milan boss

Roberto Mancini has become Zenit’s second Italian coach.

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Jun 1st 2017, 4:54 PM

# Bafana Bafana

Former Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been overlooked for the South Africa job

Roberto Mancini and Lothar Matthaus were also said to have applied for the role, but all have been snubbed.

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May 4th 2017, 8:03 PM

# Explanation

Vardy denies 'extremely hurtful' reports he forced out Ranieri

The striker has vehemently denied that he played a role in the Italian’s departure from Leicester City.

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Feb 25th 2017, 8:48 PM

# cat might be in sack

Ex-Ireland boss Trapattoni aiming to make international football return

The South African Football Association say the veteran Italian manager is among the applicants for the vacant national team post.

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Feb 17th 2017, 1:46 PM

# Advice

'Keep your shirt on, Mario!' - Balotelli gets warning from Mancini

The striker’s former mentor is confident the Nice man can score more than 20 goals this campaign.

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Oct 13th 2016, 11:13 PM

# Anger

Roberto Mancini hits out at 'envious' Ruud Gullit

Inter invested heavily in players during the summer but have made a terrible start.

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Sep 6th 2016, 5:24 PM

# So Long

Inter Milan part ways with Mancini ahead of Thomond Park game, De Boer set to take charge

The departure comes with less than two weeks until the new Serie A season begins.

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Aug 8th 2016, 11:17 AM

# The Italian Job

Roberto Mancini ready to throw his name in the hat for England job - reports

The former Italian international could be tempted to return to England.

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Jul 8th 2016, 10:35 AM

# Sarri is the hardest word

Despite 2-game ban for homophobic slurs, Napoli manager says he would welcome a gay footballer

Maurizio Sarri apologised again for his use of two homophobic terms when talking to Roberto Mancini.

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Feb 3rd 2016, 8:33 AM

# scusa

Inter accept Sarri & Napoli apologies over Mancini clash

The Nerazzurri coach accused his counterpart of using homophobic language during Tuesday’s Coppa Italia tie.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 9:40 PM

# Allegations

Mancini denies targeting journalist with homophobic slur

The Inter Milan boss was responding to allegations made by Gazzette dello Sport.

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Jan 22nd 2016, 10:38 AM

# A Sarri Mess

Roberto Mancini accuses rival boss of racism and homophobia in touchline row

“Men like him have no place in football,” fumed Mancini.

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Jan 20th 2016, 8:52 AM

# Neighbours

Rangers to help Celtic opponents Inter on trip to Glasgow

“If they want to prepare at a division three training ground let them get on with it,” said Kris Commons.

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Feb 16th 2015, 8:54 AM

# Thanks but no thanks

Inter Milan players lose it after fans throw their jerseys back at them

Argentine striker Mauro Icardi and team-mate Fredy Guarin clashed with travelling supporters during their latest defeat.

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Feb 2nd 2015, 10:20 AM