Claudio Ranieri
Italian footballer and manager
Photo: Майоров Владимир, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Oct 5
Italy Under-21 beat Poland 6-2 in Pescara to seal qualification for Euro 2027
Silvio Baldini's Italy Under-21 secured direct qualification for the 2027 European Championship in Serbia and Albania with a 6-2 home victory over Poland at the Stadio Adriatico.
- Jul 29
FIGC charges media 500 euros for Mancini press conference footage, draws fire and a swift presidential climbdown
The Italian football federation demanded 500 euros (plus VAT) from broadcasters for images of the new coach's introduction, igniting protests from press unions and SportItalia's director. President Giovanni Malagò intervened at the event itself, promising to review the policy and return the money.
- Jul 29
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, apologises for 2023 exit: 'I lost the woman of my life'
At a press conference in Rome, the new CT said a lack of communication with then-FIGC president Gravina drove his sudden departure to Saudi Arabia, and promised to make amends alongside technical director Claudio Ranieri.
