Newly appointed technical director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) Claudio Ranieri before a press conference in Rome on July 29, 2026. Roberto Mancini has been named the head coach of Italy national team for a second time, tasked with revitalising the Azzurri who have missed out on the last three World Cups, FIGC president said on July 29, 2026. (Photo by Tiziana FABI / AFP via Getty Images)