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FIGC, Gianfranco Zola torna in azzurro con un nuovo incarico

FIGC, Gianfranco Zola returns to the national team with a new role.

ROME - Gianfranco Zola officially returns to the Azzurri. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has announced the appointment of the former national team striker to the new federal structure that oversees the management and development of Italian national teams. Zola's appointment completes the new organizational structure established by the Federation as part of its plan to revitalize Italian football and Club Italia, with a particular focus on developing young talent. Zola will coordinate youth projects. In his new role, Zola will be responsible for coordinating projects for young players, supporting the federation's technical leadership in the development of the youth sector and the career path.
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L’ultimo saluto a Franco Baresi e la proposta del Pallone d’Oro alla memoria

A final farewell to Franco Baresi and the proposal for a Ballon d'Or in memoriam.

Milan will be in mourning on Tuesday, November 4th for the funeral of Franco Baresi. The entire football world, without distinction, has paid tribute to the historic AC Milan captain with unanimous condolences, acknowledging the great human qualities and values that accompanied his illustrious sporting career. AC Milan has announced that it will be represented at the church of Sant'Ambrogio by owner Gerry Cardinale, president Scaroni, and CEO Calvelli, along with employees from Casa Milan and Milanello and a large representation of the youth academy. For the AC Milan first team, Pulisic and Gimenez will be present. At the…
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Roberto Mancini e il nuovo inizio da ct azzurro con il battesimo di Claudio Ranieri

Roberto Mancini and his new beginning as Italy coach with the baptism of Claudio Ranieri

A lengthy press conference marked Roberto Mancini's return as coach, flanked by FIGC president Giovanni Malagò and Claudio Ranieri, the FIGC's new technical director and president of Club Italia. It was expected that Mancini would speak before answering reporters' questions. He expressed regret at leaving the national team, which he had led for five years and with which he won the European Championship in the summer of 2021, to take the helm of Saudi Arabia. It was August 13, 2023, and Italy had failed to qualify for the World Cup finals for the second time the year before. Three…
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Roberto Mancini e Claudio Ranieri gli uomini del presidente Giovanni Malagò

Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri are President Giovanni Malagò's men.

Giovanni Malagò has put pen to paper. Roberto Mancini is the new national team coach, while Claudio Ranieri will be the new FIGC technical director and president of Club Italia. Mancini's return to the national team bench seemed the most viable solution, having abandoned the path begun and interrupted by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo. It was better, then, to play it safe, choosing someone who already knows the Azzurri environment. "I thought it was right that Roberto Mancini should become the national team coach, for a whole series of reasons," said Malagò. In other words: there's an absolute need for change, but...
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Roberto Mancini, ritorno al futuro da CT della Nazionale con Claudio Ranieri DT

Roberto Mancini returns to the future as Italy coach with Claudio Ranieri as technical director.

At the end of the FIGC Federal Council meeting, President Giovanni Malagò confirmed that he has begun discussions with Roberto Mancini to take over as national team coach. The official announcement is still pending, but the choice can be considered made. Three years have passed since Mancini's resignation from Mykonos on August 13, a fortnight before becoming coach of Saudi Arabia. It was a decision that caused a stir and controversy. The year before, then-President Gravina had rejected his resignation after the playoff defeat to Macedonia, which eliminated Italy from the World Cup. During his first…
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