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Euro 2020 winning coach Roberto Mancini returns to rescue Italy after third straight World Cup miss
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk DANIELLA MATAR, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Mancini's appointment was announced by Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò.
Italy's national soccer team is undergoing a change in leadership. Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new coach, a position he previously held. This move comes as the team faces a crisis, having missed the World Cup for the third time in a row.
Mancini's appointment was announced by Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò. The federation also announced a new technical director, Claudio Ranieri, who will be replacing Paolo. Further details about the changes in Italy's national soccer team can be found through ValleyCentral sports news.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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