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Roberto Mancini returns as Italy head coach after chaotic 72-hour search
The Italian Football Federation confirmed Mancini's return for a second spell, with Claudio Ranieri named technical director, following a turbulent period that saw Andrea Pirlo's candidacy collapse and the resignation of Paolo Maldini.
![Roberto Mancini (Italian pronunciation: [roˈbɛrto manˈtʃiːni]; born 27 November 1964) is an Italian football manager and former player who is the manager of the Italy national team.](https://media.ifann.net/news/lead/cms4w7xlw00f5paklumgqudye/roberto-mancini-returns-as-italy-head-coach-after-chaotic-72-hour-search-1785257630446.jpg)