Roberto Mancini
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- Oct 7
UK tax authority probed Manchester City accounts in 2018 following leaked email cache
HM Revenue & Customs opened a civil tax inquiry into Manchester City in 2018 under Code of Practice 8, years before the Premier League found the club guilty of more than 100 financial rule breaches.
- Oct 5
Italy defeat Turkey 3-1 in Nations League behind Calafiori and Esposito goals
Roberto Mancini's side took second place in their Nations League group with seven points after defeating Turkey 3-1 at Bologna's Stadio Renato Dall'Ara.
- Oct 2
France and Italy draw 1-1 in Paris as Olise strike is cancelled out by Bastoni
Michael Olise scored from a free-kick routine before Alessandro Bastoni punished a defensive turnover to secure a 1-1 Nations League draw at the Stade de France, where Dayot Upamecano was sent off late.
- Oct 1
Italy hold France to 1-1 draw in Paris to stall Zidane's winning run
Alessandro Bastoni scored a 68th-minute equaliser to earn Italy a 1-1 draw against France at the Stade de France, cancelling out Michael Olise's opener on Zinedine Zidane's home debut as French manager.
- Sep 30
Abodi rejects political motive in FIGC review as CONI receives legal opinions on Malagò
Sports Minister Andrea Abodi denied that the government is pushing to take over the FIGC, stating CONI will rule independently on Giovanni Malagò's election following a fourth legal opinion on his registration.
- Sep 30
Diana Bianchedi resigns as Italy delegation head following remarks by sports minister Andrea Abodi
The former Olympic fencing champion stepped down seven weeks after her appointment by FIGC president Giovanni Malago, following friction within the Italian National Olympic Committee.
- Sep 30
Manchester City appeals Premier League ruling finding club guilty in £900m breach case
Manchester City lodged a formal appeal against an independent commission ruling that found the club guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches, as the Football Association and tax authorities review the wider fallout.
- Sep 28
Italy defeats Turkey 4-1 in Bursa with overhauled lineup in Nations League
Italy collected their first points in the UEFA Nations League with a 4-1 away victory over Turkey in Bursa, rebounding from an opening defeat against Belgium.
- Sep 28
Italy beat Turkey 4-1 and Olise strikes late as France edge Belgium in Nations League
Italy secured a 4-1 victory in Turkey following an opening defeat, while Michael Olise scored an 88th-minute solo goal to give France a 1-0 win in Belgium.
- Sep 27
Olise strikes late against Belgium as Italy beat Turkey 4-1 in Nations League
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute to seal France's 1-0 victory over Belgium in Brussels, while Italy earned a 4-1 away win against Turkey in Bursa.
- Sep 26
Belgium defeat Italy 2-0 in Rome in Mark van Bommel debut as manager
Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio guided Belgium to a 2-0 away victory over Italy in Rome, securing a winning start for new head coach Mark van Bommel.
- Sep 25
France beats Turkey 1-0 in Zidane debut as Mbappe suffers knee injury
Zinedine Zidane won his managerial debut with France in a 1-0 Nations League victory over Turkey, but captain Kylian Mbappe sustained a knee injury that ruled him out of upcoming fixtures.
- Sep 24
Belgium defeats Italy 2-0 in Nations League opener as Mancini plans lineup overhaul for Turkey
Mark Van Bommel led Belgium to a 2-0 victory over Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting Italian manager Roberto Mancini to prepare extensive lineup changes for Monday's trip to Turkey.
- Sep 21
Hospital tests clear Daniel Maldini of drug driving after Milan car crash
Toxicology results from Niguarda hospital confirmed Cagliari forward Daniel Maldini was not driving under the influence of narcotics during a September collision in Milan, though drink-driving charges remain.
- Aug 24
Davide Frattesi scores on debut as Lazio beat Bologna 1-0 in Serie A opener
Davide Frattesi scored in the 59th minute to give Lazio a 1-0 win at Bologna in their Serie A season opener at Stadio Dall'Ara, rebounding from their recent Coppa Italia exit.
- Jul 29
FIGC charges media 500 euros for Mancini press conference footage, draws fire and a swift presidential climbdown
The Italian football federation demanded 500 euros (plus VAT) from broadcasters for images of the new coach's introduction, igniting protests from press unions and SportItalia's director. President Giovanni Malagò intervened at the event itself, promising to review the policy and return the money.
- Jul 29
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, apologises for 2023 exit: 'I lost the woman of my life'
At a press conference in Rome, the new CT said a lack of communication with then-FIGC president Gravina drove his sudden departure to Saudi Arabia, and promised to make amends alongside technical director Claudio Ranieri.
- Jul 27
Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after federation blocks Pirlo appointment over Russia ties
Paolo Maldini stepped down as Italy's technical director and Leonardo resigned as his advisor on Monday after the FIGC vetoed Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach, citing the former midfielder's ambassadorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet.
- Jul 25
La Russa on Pirlo as Italy coach: 'God help us,' calling it a leap in the dark after Guardiola pursuit fizzled
Senate President Ignazio La Russa voiced sharp skepticism over Andrea Pirlo's expected appointment as Italy's head coach, calling the move a 'leap in the dark' and lamenting that the federation settled for a 'mouse' after chasing Pep Guardiola.
- Jul 25
Donnarumma weds Alessia Elefante in Puglia ceremony with Haaland, Mancini among 300 guests
The Italy captain and Manchester City goalkeeper married interior designer Alessia Elefante in Locorotondo's San Giorgio Martire church, with teammates Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic among the 300 guests.
