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Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy manager after winning Euro 2020 but failing to qualify for 2022 World Cup

FILE - Italy's manager Roberto Mancini walks on the pitch after defeating England at the Euro 2020 soccer championship final at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, July 11, 2021. Italy coach Roberto Mancini resigned surprisingly on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year’s World Cup. (John Sibley/Pool Photo via AP, File)
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Overview

  • Mancini unexpectedly resigned on Sunday after 3 and a half years in charge of Italy's national team
  • His tenure included winning Euro 2020 but failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup
  • The Italian soccer federation confirmed Mancini's resignation and will appoint a new coach soon
  • Italy have upcoming Nations League matches against England and Germany in June
  • Mancini was appointed Italy manager in May 2018, taking over after their failure to qualify for 2018 World Cup