Riyadh, Aug 28 (Ians) Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation confirmed on Monday, days after the Italian resigned from the Azzurri.
It is reported that the 58-year-old has signed a four-year contract which is worth 25 million euros per year, reports Xinhua.
“I am excited to announce that I am joining the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as Head Coach of the National Team,” wrote Mancini on social media.
“I am delighted and honored to have been selected for such a prestigious role, as a sign of appreciation and recognition for all the work done during these years. I wish to thank the President Yasser Al Misehal,” he added.
Having coached Lazio, Inter Milan, Manchester City and many other clubs, Mancini took over the Azzurri in 2018 and helped them win the Euro 2020 championship. But Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
It is reported that the 58-year-old has signed a four-year contract which is worth 25 million euros per year, reports Xinhua.
“I am excited to announce that I am joining the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as Head Coach of the National Team,” wrote Mancini on social media.
“I am delighted and honored to have been selected for such a prestigious role, as a sign of appreciation and recognition for all the work done during these years. I wish to thank the President Yasser Al Misehal,” he added.
Having coached Lazio, Inter Milan, Manchester City and many other clubs, Mancini took over the Azzurri in 2018 and helped them win the Euro 2020 championship. But Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
- 8/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rome, Aug 19 (Ians) Luciano Spalletti has agreed to take over Italy national football team as head coach, the country’s football governing body Figc announced.
The 64-year-old has rich coaching experience, having led Udinese, Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Inter Milan and guided Napoli to win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, but the Tuscan coach still decided to part ways with the club after the success, reports Xinhua.
“We welcome Spalletti,” said Figc president Gabriele Gravina. “The national team needed a great coach and I am very happy that he has accepted to lead the Azzurri. His enthusiasm and expertise will be fundamental for the challenges that await Italy in the coming months.”
Spalletti’s predecessor Roberto Mancini, who helped the Azzurri rise from the ashes to win the Euro 2020 championship but failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, unexpectedly resigned last Sunday.
Spalletti, who has...
The 64-year-old has rich coaching experience, having led Udinese, Roma, Zenit Saint Petersburg, Inter Milan and guided Napoli to win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season, but the Tuscan coach still decided to part ways with the club after the success, reports Xinhua.
“We welcome Spalletti,” said Figc president Gabriele Gravina. “The national team needed a great coach and I am very happy that he has accepted to lead the Azzurri. His enthusiasm and expertise will be fundamental for the challenges that await Italy in the coming months.”
Spalletti’s predecessor Roberto Mancini, who helped the Azzurri rise from the ashes to win the Euro 2020 championship but failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, unexpectedly resigned last Sunday.
Spalletti, who has...
- 8/19/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Valletta, March 27 (Ians) Italy bounced back from their defeat to England in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C with a 2-0 win over Malta, with Mateo Retegui scoring again.
The Azzurri’s campaign didn’t start on the right foot as they lost 2-1 to England in their opening match on Thursday, representing their first defeat in European qualifiers since 2006, reports Xinhua.
Head coach Roberto Mancini made radical changes in the starting line-up, opting for a new midfield partnership of Matteo Pessina, Sandro Tonali and Bryan Cristante, while Argentina-born forward Retegui led the line flanked by Matteo Politano and Wilfried Gnonto.
The reigning European champions got the job done in the first half, as Retegui broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Tonali’s corner allowed him to score his second goal in as many games, before Pessina sealed the win in the 27th minute.
In Group C’s earlier fixture,...
The Azzurri’s campaign didn’t start on the right foot as they lost 2-1 to England in their opening match on Thursday, representing their first defeat in European qualifiers since 2006, reports Xinhua.
Head coach Roberto Mancini made radical changes in the starting line-up, opting for a new midfield partnership of Matteo Pessina, Sandro Tonali and Bryan Cristante, while Argentina-born forward Retegui led the line flanked by Matteo Politano and Wilfried Gnonto.
The reigning European champions got the job done in the first half, as Retegui broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when Tonali’s corner allowed him to score his second goal in as many games, before Pessina sealed the win in the 27th minute.
In Group C’s earlier fixture,...
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Rome, Jan 6 (Ians) The Italian football legend Gianluca Vialli passed away aged 58 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the Italian Football Federation (Figc) confirmed on Friday.
Born in 1964, Vialli started his professional career with his hometown club Cremonese, before moving to Sampdoria in 1984, where the hitman shot to fame by winning a Scudetto, three Italian Cups, an Italian Supercoppa and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
After eight seasons with Samp, Vialli spent four years at Juventus bagging five trophies, including a Scudetto and one Champions League. With Azzurri, he won 59 caps and scored 16 times, making his debut on November 16, 1985 in a friendly against Poland.
Vialli’s playing career ended in 1999 after three years in England at Chelsea and started off his coaching career. He joined Italy’s coaching group to work alongside his old friend Roberto Mancini, winning the UEFA Championship in 2021, reports Xinhua.
Three weeks ago, Vialli had announced...
Born in 1964, Vialli started his professional career with his hometown club Cremonese, before moving to Sampdoria in 1984, where the hitman shot to fame by winning a Scudetto, three Italian Cups, an Italian Supercoppa and a UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
After eight seasons with Samp, Vialli spent four years at Juventus bagging five trophies, including a Scudetto and one Champions League. With Azzurri, he won 59 caps and scored 16 times, making his debut on November 16, 1985 in a friendly against Poland.
Vialli’s playing career ended in 1999 after three years in England at Chelsea and started off his coaching career. He joined Italy’s coaching group to work alongside his old friend Roberto Mancini, winning the UEFA Championship in 2021, reports Xinhua.
Three weeks ago, Vialli had announced...
- 1/6/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Berlin, Oct 10 (Ians) The Euro 2020 finalists will meet again in the qualifiers for Euro 2024, as defending champions Italy have been pitted in the same group with England in Sunday’s draw.
After beating England in a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final last year, Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a shock defeat in their qualifying playoff against North Macedonia. The reigning European champions have been drawn in qualifying Group C with England, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta for Euro 2024.
“I knew that we would get either England or France, but it’s Ok. It’s a decent five-team group, no easy matches, all ones we can have a go at,” said Italy head coach Roberto Mancini. The other big clash is in Group B as reigning world champions France will face the Netherlands, Ireland, Greece and Gibraltar.
Euro 2024 finals will feature 24 teams including host nation Germany,...
After beating England in a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final last year, Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after a shock defeat in their qualifying playoff against North Macedonia. The reigning European champions have been drawn in qualifying Group C with England, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta for Euro 2024.
“I knew that we would get either England or France, but it’s Ok. It’s a decent five-team group, no easy matches, all ones we can have a go at,” said Italy head coach Roberto Mancini. The other big clash is in Group B as reigning world champions France will face the Netherlands, Ireland, Greece and Gibraltar.
Euro 2024 finals will feature 24 teams including host nation Germany,...
- 10/10/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
”My team is Tottenham Hotspur in the Premiere League, but on Sunday it’s ‘Forza Italia!’”
Football fever has gripped Cannes and after Sunday’s world premieres on the Croisette, all eyes will be on the mouth-watering prospect of England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
Public and private venues will be packed for the 9pm local time kick-off as filmmakers, industry and press tune in for the climactic encounter between Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions and the Azzurri masterminded by Roberto Mancini.
Dozens of select invite-only gatherings around town have also sprung up
There will also be...
Football fever has gripped Cannes and after Sunday’s world premieres on the Croisette, all eyes will be on the mouth-watering prospect of England v Italy in the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
Public and private venues will be packed for the 9pm local time kick-off as filmmakers, industry and press tune in for the climactic encounter between Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions and the Azzurri masterminded by Roberto Mancini.
Dozens of select invite-only gatherings around town have also sprung up
There will also be...
- 7/11/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Rome, June 17 (Ians) Italy became the first side to enter knockout stages of Euro 2020 thanks to a 3-0 win over Switzerland here late on Wednesday.
The result means they will now fight for the top spot in Group A in their final league game against Wales, who beat Turkey earlier in the day.
Manuel Locatelli was Italy's hero with two goals as Roberto Mancini's side displayed assured and attacking football, Xinhua reports.
In Group A's other match at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored a goal each for Wales as they won 2-0 against Turkey.
Both sides traded attacks in the first half, but Wales looked more dangerous in front of the goal and scored the opener in the 42nd minute when Ramsey chested down Gareth Bale's chip into the box before tapping the ball past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.
Turkey's Burak Yilmaz should...
The result means they will now fight for the top spot in Group A in their final league game against Wales, who beat Turkey earlier in the day.
Manuel Locatelli was Italy's hero with two goals as Roberto Mancini's side displayed assured and attacking football, Xinhua reports.
In Group A's other match at the Olympic Stadium in Baku, Aaron Ramsey and Connor Roberts scored a goal each for Wales as they won 2-0 against Turkey.
Both sides traded attacks in the first half, but Wales looked more dangerous in front of the goal and scored the opener in the 42nd minute when Ramsey chested down Gareth Bale's chip into the box before tapping the ball past Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir.
Turkey's Burak Yilmaz should...
- 6/17/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rome, May 17 (Ians) The head coach of Italy national team, Roberto Mancini, has penned a new deal with Italian Football Federation (Figc) until 2026, federation president Gabriele Gravina confirmed on Monday.
The former Inter Milan boss took over the job in May 2018, after the Azzurri failed to advance to the World Cup in Russia. The 56-year-old coach quickly revived the four-time World Cup champions as they scored 10 wins out of 10 to move into the Euro 2020, reports Xinhua.
"We wanted to give continuity to our work, beyond winning a trophy, there's a project to work on," said Gravina.
Italy will host Turkey in the opening game of Euro 2020 in Rome on June 11.
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The former Inter Milan boss took over the job in May 2018, after the Azzurri failed to advance to the World Cup in Russia. The 56-year-old coach quickly revived the four-time World Cup champions as they scored 10 wins out of 10 to move into the Euro 2020, reports Xinhua.
"We wanted to give continuity to our work, beyond winning a trophy, there's a project to work on," said Gravina.
Italy will host Turkey in the opening game of Euro 2020 in Rome on June 11.
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- 5/20/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sofia (Bulgaria), March 29 (Ians) Italy extended its unbeaten run to 24 matches as the Azzurri won 2-0 away to Bulgaria in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, claiming the second consecutive victory in this campaign.
Italy conquered Northern Ireland 2-0 in the opening match, and coach Roberto Mancini made several changes in the starting line-up, as Andrea Belotti, Stefano Sensi and Federico Chiesa stepped in on Sunday, Xinhua news reports.
The four-star took the domination from the very beginning but couldn't find the net until the 42nd minute as Belotti went down in the box, and the Torino hitman converted the penalty by himself.
Belotti should have bagged the brace in the 72nd minute as he lobbed the ball onto the upright and followed to blast it over.
Azzurri sealed the win with a great team work in the 82nd minute when Marco Verratti's smart back-heeled pass found Lorenzo Insigne, who pulled...
Italy conquered Northern Ireland 2-0 in the opening match, and coach Roberto Mancini made several changes in the starting line-up, as Andrea Belotti, Stefano Sensi and Federico Chiesa stepped in on Sunday, Xinhua news reports.
The four-star took the domination from the very beginning but couldn't find the net until the 42nd minute as Belotti went down in the box, and the Torino hitman converted the penalty by himself.
Belotti should have bagged the brace in the 72nd minute as he lobbed the ball onto the upright and followed to blast it over.
Azzurri sealed the win with a great team work in the 82nd minute when Marco Verratti's smart back-heeled pass found Lorenzo Insigne, who pulled...
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Rome, Feb 3 (Ians) Italy coach Roberto Mancini has said that he would like to leave the Azzurri and return to club management after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Mancini took charge of Italy in May 2018, after the Azzurri had failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia under predecessor Giampiero Ventura, reports Xinhua news agency.
Italy has since undergone a renaissance under Mancini, winning all 10 Euro 2020 qualifiers to secure a place at this summer's delayed prestigious tournament.
However, the Inter Milan and Manchester City coach told Italian talk show Tiki Taka on Tuesday that he would prefer to step down and return to club management.
"I will no longer be the coach of the national team after the World Cup in Qatar 2022, and I will return to coach a club," he said.
Mancini also named three candidates to succeed him. "There are many coaches who can do it,...
Mancini took charge of Italy in May 2018, after the Azzurri had failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia under predecessor Giampiero Ventura, reports Xinhua news agency.
Italy has since undergone a renaissance under Mancini, winning all 10 Euro 2020 qualifiers to secure a place at this summer's delayed prestigious tournament.
However, the Inter Milan and Manchester City coach told Italian talk show Tiki Taka on Tuesday that he would prefer to step down and return to club management.
"I will no longer be the coach of the national team after the World Cup in Qatar 2022, and I will return to coach a club," he said.
Mancini also named three candidates to succeed him. "There are many coaches who can do it,...
- 2/3/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Noel Gallagher is a man who always has something to say - so he should feel right at home on Match of the Day 2.
The High Flying Birds frontman and life-long Manchester City fan will join the show's regulars this weekend as a guest pundit - so consider this your 'Sunday Morning Evening Call'.
Gallagher will host a feature on his team's fixture against Newcastle United - if it doesn't work out for the Blues at the Etihad, he might be left asking 'Where Did It All Go Wrong', naturally.
The former Oasis star will also offer considered observations on Sunday's fixtures - Southampton v Liverpool, Everton v Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham - giving him a national platform to 'Go Let It Out' (ahem).
Gallagher has appeared on BBC Sport before, interviewing former City striker Mario Balotelli for Football Focus in 2012.
Balotelli reportedly insisted that Gallagher conducted the 15-minute interview,...
The High Flying Birds frontman and life-long Manchester City fan will join the show's regulars this weekend as a guest pundit - so consider this your 'Sunday Morning Evening Call'.
Gallagher will host a feature on his team's fixture against Newcastle United - if it doesn't work out for the Blues at the Etihad, he might be left asking 'Where Did It All Go Wrong', naturally.
The former Oasis star will also offer considered observations on Sunday's fixtures - Southampton v Liverpool, Everton v Leicester and Tottenham Hotspur v West Ham - giving him a national platform to 'Go Let It Out' (ahem).
Gallagher has appeared on BBC Sport before, interviewing former City striker Mario Balotelli for Football Focus in 2012.
Balotelli reportedly insisted that Gallagher conducted the 15-minute interview,...
- 2/20/2015
- Digital Spy
Last updated: 23:38 1/1/13
One of today’s big moves saw the finalisation of a deal for Wallace, an 18-year-old right-back moving from Fluminense to Chelsea. The Blues are loaning the Brazillian back to his former club until the end of the season. He went for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £5m. This deal – like many others that went through today – had been agreed in the last month or so, but could only be ratified once the window was open.
Staying in London, former Chelsea and Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini announced yesterday that he has agreed to end his 13-year stay in the Premier League and head to David Beckham’s old haunt, La Galaxy, on a free transfer.
The other big December mover to the Premier League was Daniel Carrico, a versatile midfielder and former captain of Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old – who also can play at centre-back – is...
One of today’s big moves saw the finalisation of a deal for Wallace, an 18-year-old right-back moving from Fluminense to Chelsea. The Blues are loaning the Brazillian back to his former club until the end of the season. He went for an undisclosed fee, thought to be around £5m. This deal – like many others that went through today – had been agreed in the last month or so, but could only be ratified once the window was open.
Staying in London, former Chelsea and Tottenham goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini announced yesterday that he has agreed to end his 13-year stay in the Premier League and head to David Beckham’s old haunt, La Galaxy, on a free transfer.
The other big December mover to the Premier League was Daniel Carrico, a versatile midfielder and former captain of Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old – who also can play at centre-back – is...
- 1/1/2013
- by Jamie Cotton
- Obsessed with Film
Match Info Date: Saturday, 29th December Venue: Carrow Road Kick Off: 15:00 GMT Likely Line-Ups
Norwich
Bunn, Bassong, Garrido, Turner, Martin, Snodgradd, Pilkington, Johnson, Hoolahan, Holt, Morrison
Man City
Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy, Silva, Barry, Y. Toure, Nasri, Tevez, Aguero
Team News
Mark Bunn will continue to deputise in goal for Norwich as John Ruddy remains sidelined with a thigh injury.
Defender Steven Whittaker is out with a hip injury whilst midfielder Andrew Surman is a doubt with a knee problem.
Carlos Tevez is fit despite missing training with an illness, however fellow forward Mario Balotelli is out with a vrius. Defender Aleksandar Kolarov is unlikely to feature with a knee injury but City could welcome back winger Samir Nasri from a hamstring problem.
Match Preview
It remains to be seen just how costly City’s slip-up to Sunderland on Boxing Day will be. The Champions go into...
Norwich
Bunn, Bassong, Garrido, Turner, Martin, Snodgradd, Pilkington, Johnson, Hoolahan, Holt, Morrison
Man City
Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy, Silva, Barry, Y. Toure, Nasri, Tevez, Aguero
Team News
Mark Bunn will continue to deputise in goal for Norwich as John Ruddy remains sidelined with a thigh injury.
Defender Steven Whittaker is out with a hip injury whilst midfielder Andrew Surman is a doubt with a knee problem.
Carlos Tevez is fit despite missing training with an illness, however fellow forward Mario Balotelli is out with a vrius. Defender Aleksandar Kolarov is unlikely to feature with a knee injury but City could welcome back winger Samir Nasri from a hamstring problem.
Match Preview
It remains to be seen just how costly City’s slip-up to Sunderland on Boxing Day will be. The Champions go into...
- 12/29/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Match Info Date: Saturday, 29th December Venue: Old Trafford K/O: 15:00 GMT Likely Line-Ups
Man United
de Gea, Evra, Evans, Ferdinand, Smalling, Young, Carrick, Cleverley, Valencia, van Persie, Hernandez
West Brom
Foster, McAuley, Ridgewell, Jones, Tamas, Morrison, Gerra, Brunt, Dorrans, Long, Lukaku
Team News
Manchester United are without Wayne Rooney, who has been ruled out until the New Year with a knee injury. However, forward Danny Welbeck is expected to overcome an illness, whilst winger Ashley Young and defender Phil Jones are expected to shake off minor injuries.
Shinji Kagawa could be named on the substitutes bench after spending two months out with a knee injury.
West Brom defenders Jonas Olsson (groin) and Goran Popov (hamstring) are doubts, as is midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu (hamstring).
Match Preview
Manchester United’s dramatic victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day sent the Red Devil’s seven points top of the Premier League...
Man United
de Gea, Evra, Evans, Ferdinand, Smalling, Young, Carrick, Cleverley, Valencia, van Persie, Hernandez
West Brom
Foster, McAuley, Ridgewell, Jones, Tamas, Morrison, Gerra, Brunt, Dorrans, Long, Lukaku
Team News
Manchester United are without Wayne Rooney, who has been ruled out until the New Year with a knee injury. However, forward Danny Welbeck is expected to overcome an illness, whilst winger Ashley Young and defender Phil Jones are expected to shake off minor injuries.
Shinji Kagawa could be named on the substitutes bench after spending two months out with a knee injury.
West Brom defenders Jonas Olsson (groin) and Goran Popov (hamstring) are doubts, as is midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu (hamstring).
Match Preview
Manchester United’s dramatic victory over Newcastle United on Boxing Day sent the Red Devil’s seven points top of the Premier League...
- 12/29/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
“The most eagerly awaited Manchester derby in years”. We seem to have been saying that before each one of their meetings in the last four seasons or so, but this time there’s more than a ring of truth to it as the red and blue of Manchester meet as the top two teams in the country.
They haven’t finished that way since 1968, when Manchester City pipped Manchester United to the title while Sir Matt Busby’s team famously won the European Cup. There’s every chance that Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero & Co. can make Manchester the capital of the continent’s football again in the same way that the teams of Colin Bell and George Best did all those years ago.
They’ve already met this season of course, with United winning 3-2 in the Community Shield. City let slip a two-goal lead at Wembley, as they did...
They haven’t finished that way since 1968, when Manchester City pipped Manchester United to the title while Sir Matt Busby’s team famously won the European Cup. There’s every chance that Wayne Rooney, Sergio Aguero & Co. can make Manchester the capital of the continent’s football again in the same way that the teams of Colin Bell and George Best did all those years ago.
They’ve already met this season of course, with United winning 3-2 in the Community Shield. City let slip a two-goal lead at Wembley, as they did...
- 10/23/2011
- by Nathan Carr
- Obsessed with Film
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