Mancini's Return as Italy Coach Raises Questions About Leadership Stability The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has appointed Roberto Mancini, 61, as coach of the national team four years after he left under controversy.
This decision is as much about nostalgia as it is about necessity. The selection process was shrouded in secrecy, but FIGC president Giovanni Malagò played a significant role in bringing Mancini back on board.
Malagò's statement that "time was running out" for finding an acceptable candidate suggests the pool of potential coaches was limited and underwhelming.