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“There was interest from Italy, but Francis Lee was very determined. He flew to see me and convinced me that Manchester City was a place where I could be the main man” Georgi Kinkladze on turning down the opportunity to sign for AC Milan

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When Georgi Kinkladze arrived at Manchester City in the summer of 1995, the Georgian playmaker was one of Europe’s most promising young attacking talents. It didn’t take long for the former Dinamo Tbilisi midfielder to become a cult hero at Maine Road, with the signing coming just as the still-young Premier League was beginning to … Read more

England’s John Stones Arrives In Italy To Finalize Transfer To Inter Milan

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John Stones has touched down in Italy as he prepares to finalize a high-profile move to Serie A champions Inter.  The veteran England international, who recently departed Manchester City following the expiration of his contract, was greeted by reporters upon his arrival in Milan. Nerazzurri Landing For England Star The wait is almost over for … Read more

Roberto Mancini Compares Leaving Italy To ‘Losing The Woman Of Your Life’

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Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments Wednesday after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia. “I’m very sorry,” Mancini said. “It was like losing the woman of your life. And it means you did … Read more

‘I’m very sorry’: Mancini apologises after being reappointed as Italy head coach | Italy

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Roberto Mancini issued an apology in his first public comments after being reappointed as the Italy head coach, three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia. “I’m very sorry,” Mancini said. “It was like losing the woman of your life. And it means you did something that shouldn’t … Read more

Roberto Mancini Returns To Be Italy Manager: He's Who 'Should Become New Coach'

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Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis, almost exactly three years after he bolted from the national team. Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday, adding that Claudio Ranieri will become the new technical director after Paolo Maldini stepped down … Read more

Roberto Mancini returns as Italy head coach with Claudio Ranieri named technical director | Italy

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Roberto Mancini has agreed to be Italy head coach for a second time, the president of the Italian Football ​Federation (FIGC), Giovanni Malago said on Tuesday, also confirming Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. Mancini replaces Gennaro Gattuso, who ⁠left the post in April after Italy failed to qualify for a third World … Read more

Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

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Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side following days of controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain. But over … Read more

What Happened With Andrea Pirlo? What To Know About Italy Coaching Drama

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Andrea Pirlo is out of contention for the Italian national team job amid political concerns over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Maldini, the federation’s technical director, and his adviser Leonardo handed their resignations to federation president Giovanni Malago just 16 days into his new job as the technical director for the Azzurri, … Read more

Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm | Italy

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Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns about Pirlo’s role as an ambassador for Fonbet, saying the national team coach should not have conflicting views on Italy’s support for … Read more

Italy Legend Andrea Pirlo Set To Be Named Men’s National Team Coach

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Italy is set to appoint legendary midfielder Andrea Pirlo as its men’s national team head coach, according to multiple reports on Friday. Italian Federation director Paolo Maldini was reportedly in talks with high-profile free agent coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola, but all signs now point to Pirlo being named the Azzurri’s new leading … Read more