Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as the head coach of the Italian national football team following their third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup. Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò expressed confidence in Mancini's ability to revitalize the team, despite his previous resignation in August 2023. The appointment comes alongside Claudio Ranieri's new role as technical director, as Italy seeks to recover from a period of crisis in their footballing fortunes.