Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy
1 year, 3 months ago

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Roberto Mancini was appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on Sunday, just two weeks after the European Championship-winning manager surprisingly left his job in charge of Italy. “I am immensely honored to be offered the position as Saudi Arabia national team manager,” Mancini said. Saudi Arabia finished fourth in its group at last year's World Cup, but caused one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history when it beat eventual champion Argentina in their opener. “The whole world recognizes the enormous potential of the Saudi Arabia national team during their outstanding performance at the World Cup," Mancini said.

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Roberto Mancini sacked from £21million-a-year Saudi Arabia role - amid clashes with fans and hitting out at impact of foreign signings on national team
2 months ago

Roberto Mancini sacked from £21million-a-year Saudi Arabia role - amid clashes with fans and hitting out at impact of foreign signings on national team

Daily Mail  

Roberto Mancini has left his role as manager of the Saudi Arabian men's national team following an ill-fated 14-month spell in charge. Roberto Mancini has left his role as Saudi Arabia after a ill-fated 14 months in charge The Italian had overseen just seven wins in 18 matches since taking charge in August last year Fans had expressed frustration at …

Saudi coach Mancini wants his players getting more time in a Ronaldo-dominated league
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Saudi coach Mancini wants his players getting more time in a Ronaldo-dominated league

Associated Press  

While the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar thrill supporters of Saudi clubs, Roberto Mancini is concerned that his national team players aren’t getting enough time in the league to prepare for World Cup qualifying. With most clubs in the Saudi Pro League using their full quota of 10 foreign imports, Mancini, who left his job as head coach of …

Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini walks off before the end of penalty shootout at the Asian Cup
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini walks off before the end of penalty shootout at the Asian Cup

Associated Press  

AL-RAYYAN, Qatar — Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini walked off before the end of his team’s losing penalty shootout against South Korea in the Asian Cup on Tuesday. The Italian had seen his team dramatically relinquish a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute of stoppage time at Education City Stadium, to force extra time, and then miss two spot kicks …

Mancini aims to win the Asian Cup with the Saudi Arabia national team
1 year, 3 months ago

Mancini aims to win the Asian Cup with the Saudi Arabia national team

The Hindu  

New Saudi Arabia coach Roberto Mancini said his main goal is for the men’s national team to win the Asian Cup after 27 years, at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation presentation event in Riyadh on Monday. We have good players, the previous coach did a great job, and in the coming period we have to translate our words into realities …

‘Immensely honoured’ Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Immensely honoured’ Mancini named new coach of Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini was on August 27 named as the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on a deal reported to be worth more than $25 million a year after he controversially quit the Italy job earlier this month. "I am immensely honoured to be offered the position as Saudi Arabia national team manager," said Mancini who has signed …

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach two weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy
1 year, 3 months ago

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach two weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini was appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on Sunday, just two weeks after the European Championship-winning manager surprisingly left his job in charge of Italy. “I am immensely honoured to be offered the position as Saudi Arabia national team manager,” Mancini said. The presence of top players in the Saudi Pro League indicates the potential for …

Saudi Arabia appoint Italy’s Roberto Mancini as national team coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia appoint Italy’s Roberto Mancini as national team coach

Al Jazeera  

Mancini, who led Italy to the Euro 2020 title but failed to take them to the Qatar World Cup, had quit as Azzurri boss earlier this month. “I believe this is a great opportunity for me, to experience football in a new country, especially with the growing popularity of football in Asia.” He added: “The presence of top players in …

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy
1 year, 3 months ago

Roberto Mancini appointed Saudi Arabia coach 2 weeks after quitting job in charge of Italy

Associated Press  

Roberto Mancini was appointed coach of the Saudi Arabia national team on Sunday, just two weeks after the European Championship-winning manager surprisingly left his job in charge of Italy. “I am immensely honored to be offered the position as Saudi Arabia national team manager,” Mancini said. The presence of top players in the Saudi Pro League indicates the potential for …

Mancini set to be named Saudi Arabia coach: Italian media
1 year, 3 months ago

Mancini set to be named Saudi Arabia coach: Italian media

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini will be named Saudi Arabia coach on Monday after quitting the Italy job earlier this month, according to Italian media reports on Sunday. Saudi Arabia, which beat eventual champion Argentina at last year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar, has been without a national team coach since Herve Renard left to take charge of France’s women’s team. Mancini, who …

Right now there is nothing solid, says Mancini on move to Saudi Arabia after quitting as Italy coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Right now there is nothing solid, says Mancini on move to Saudi Arabia after quitting as Italy coach

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy. Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach “I’m a football manager and when I receive an offer that I like I will accept it. “I’m a manager and I can’t just stop but …

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach
1 year, 4 months ago

Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation as Italy coach

Firstpost  

The Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation “late last night,” adding that a new coach would be named “over the next days.” Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, 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 …

Italy coach Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation after up-and-down tenure
1 year, 4 months ago

Italy coach Roberto Mancini announces surprise resignation after up-and-down tenure

Associated Press  

Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, 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. The Italian soccer federation issued a short announcement saying that Mancini communicated his resignation “late last night,” adding that a new coach would be named …

Who is Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia football coach at FIFA World Cup 2022 vs Poland
2 years, 1 month ago

Who is Herve Renard, Saudi Arabia football coach at FIFA World Cup 2022 vs Poland

The Hindu  

Herve Renard has an impressive track record. His success in Africa made Saudi Arabia choose him as its coach after Juan Antonio Pizzi failed to deliver in the 2018 Russia World Cup and the Asian Cup the following year. He led his Saudi Arabia team to a 2-1 win against Argentina on Tuesday, causing one of the biggest upsets in …

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss after FIFA World Cup disaster
2 years, 8 months ago

Mancini hints he will stay Italy boss after FIFA World Cup disaster

The Hindu  

Roberto Mancini dropped a big hint on Monday that he will stay on as Italy coach despite the Azzurri failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a second successive time. "I've spoken with the president in the last few days, I think we're on the same page on pretty much everything," Mancini told reporters ahead of Italy's friendly …

Roberto Mancini to step down as Italy coach after 2022 FIFA WC
3 years, 10 months ago

Roberto Mancini to step down as Italy coach after 2022 FIFA WC

India TV News  

Italy coach Roberto Mancini has said that he would like to leave the Azzurri and return to club management after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Mancini took charge of Italy in May 2018, after the Azzurri had failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia under predecessor Giampiero Ventura, reports Xinhua news agency. However, the …

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