Roberto Mancini has been appointed head coach of the Italian national team, tasked with reviving a side that has failed to qualify for the last three FIFA World Cups. Mancini, who led Italy to the European Championship title in 2021, replaces an interim setup following the resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo just 17 days after they took charge. Claudio Ranieri joins the federation as technical director. Mancini’s immediate focus will be the Nations League, as Italy seeks to rebuild under his leadership. The coaching change comes amid broader instability in Italian soccer, with the departure of Maldini and Leonardo adding to the sense of chaos. Mancini’s previous tenure ended in 2023 after Italy’s failure to reach the 2022 World Cup, but his European success makes him a trusted figure to lead the next cycle. The federation hopes his experience will stabilize the national team and restore its competitiveness on the world stage.