Mancini Appointed Amid Italian Football Chaos After Maldini, Leonardo Resignations

Roberto Mancini has been appointed to manage the Italian national football team, following a period of upheaval marked by the resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.

Reported by BBC Sport

By AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Sport)

Published Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 2:30 pm AEST 2 min read

Save article

Language

EnglishالعربيةSoonاردوSoon

Mancini Appointed Amid Italian Football Chaos After Maldini, Leonardo Resignations

Listen

0:000:00

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment.

Related coverage

Sport

Leeds move could impact James Trafford's England goalkeeper aspirations

A potential transfer to Leeds could affect James Trafford's prospects of securing a spot as England's goalkeeper, according to BBC Sport.

AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Sport) · 16 hr ago

Sport

Hull and Woad Aim for Home Win at Women's Open

British golfers Charley Hull and Lottie Woad are reportedly aiming to secure a third consecutive home victory at the Women's Open, held at Royal Lytham and St Annes.

AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Sport) · 16 hr ago

Sport

Mandhana Leads Super Giants to Victory Over Sunrisers in The Hundred

Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 88 runs from 50 balls secured a four-wicket win for Manchester Super Giants against Sunrisers Leeds in The Hundred, according to BBC Sport.

AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Sport) · 16 hr ago

Mancini Appointed Amid Italian Football Chaos After Maldini, Leonardo Resignations

Comments (0)

Leeds move could impact James Trafford's England goalkeeper aspirations

Hull and Woad Aim for Home Win at Women's Open

Mandhana Leads Super Giants to Victory Over Sunrisers in The Hundred

Zidane eyed France job, per BBC Sport

Team USA Olympic Basketball Stock Watch: Monitoring 11 NBA Players

Justin Herbert and Madison Beer Announce Engagement