Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso has left the national team by mutual consent after the Azzurri failed to qualify for their third World Cup in a row this week. Among the names floated amid speculation over his inevitable departure were those of Napoli boss Antonio Conte and fellow former Italy head coach Roberto Mancini. Mancini took charge of Italy previously after they failed to reach the 2018 World Cup under Gian Piero Ventura. Mancini then stunningly resigned ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign before taking charge of the Saudi Arabia national team. The 2020 European champions will now miss out on their third consecutive World Cup finalsBuffon swiftly confirmed his resignation earlier this week, with the 2006 World Cup-winning goalkeeper saying it was 'an act of responsibility'.

Source: Metro April 03, 2026 13:27 UTC