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The coaching carousel is in full swing, but two important pieces of the puzzle have yet to fit, as Napoli and Milan haven’t decided.

Gattuso Departs Italy, Prospective Successors Pile Up

April 3, 2026 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italy, Serie A 2026-2027, The Azzurri

The purge at the top continues following another Italy World Cup debacle, as Gianluigi Buffon resigned shortly after federal president Gabriele Gravina, while Gennaro Gattuso agreed to a mutual parting of the ways a day later.

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has resigned from his position a few days after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup again.

Long-Serving FIGC President Gravina Finally Steps Down

April 2, 2026 Enrico Passarella FIGC, The Azzurri

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has resigned from his position a few days after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, ending a reign that began in 2018 and saw him re-elected twice. The Italian Football Association will hold its general election on June 22nd.

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more.

Gianluigi Buffon Has High Expectations for Italy Ahead of Euro 2024

June 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

The head of the Italy national team, Gianluigi Buffon, fancies Gli Azzurri's chances of advancing past the so-called 'group of death' at Euro 2024. The former goalkeeper acknowledges the test awaiting the defending European champions in Germany but insists others fear them more than they fear their opponents.

Kaka and Shevchenko's Serie A returns to Milan didn't work out well

Shevchenko Rolls Back Decades to Reveal Most Important Strike

October 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Ukraine

Ukraine icon Andriy Shevchenko has revealed the most significant goal of his playing career, going back twenty years when Milan won their sixth European cup. The 2003 UEFA Champions League went the Rossoneri’s way after Shevchenko netted the final penalty of the game past Juventus’ Gianluigi Buffon in the shootouts following a goalless scoreline in normal time.

Luciano Spalletti quickly cut to the chase and explained his decision to exclude captain Ciro Immobile for the two final Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Spalletti Pontificates in Front of a Few Familiar Faces

October 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, The Azzurri

Luciano Spalletti held one of his first lessons since becoming the Italy gaffer at the Coverciano training center, speaking to those who will begin studying to become either sports directors or coaches. “When this place needs me, I always say yes. I’ve learned a lot and spent a lot of time here."

Buffon Talks New Italy Role, Juventus, and Title Race

September 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon is coming off his first turn as the Italy’s head of the delegation and team manager. He spoke about the recent experience and more in an interview: "“It was very nice. I was welcomed very well by the president, the officials, the gaffer, and his staff."

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was tapped before Mancini left.

Buffon Praises Spalletti Hiring in First Italy Presser

September 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri

Gianluigi Buffon held his introductory presser as the new head of the delegation of the Italian national team. He was hand-picked for the job before Roberto Mancini’s abrupt farewell. He’s succeeding the late great Gianluca Vialli in the role: “I’m not here to replicate him, because I wouldn’t be worthy,

As it was reported right after his resignation from Italy, Roberto Mancini is close to accepting a wealthy proposal to take over Saudi Arabia.

Mancini Increasingly Closer to Saudi Arabia Appointment

August 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, The Azzurri One comment

As it was reported right after his resignation from Italy, Roberto Mancini is close to accepting a wealthy proposal to take over Saudi Arabia. Mexico expressed interest as well, but the gaffer is expected to move to the Middle East. The manager is ready to take a three-year contract.

The passing of Carlo Mazzone yesterday brought back to mind one of the most famous episode in the legendary career of the Rome-born coach

Run Carletto, Run! The Story of Mazzone’s Legendary Outburst

August 20, 2023 Matteo Carnevale Italian Football, Roma, Serie A One comment

The passing of Carlo Mazzone yesterday brought back to mind one of the most famous episode in the legendary career of the Rome-born coach. There is not a single person south of the Alps who won’t remember this episode, which made it into the collective imagination of Italian football aficionados as “Mazzone’s Run.”

Sad Day for Italian Football as Carlo Mazzone Dies Aged 86

August 19, 2023 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Roma, Serie A

Today is a sad day for Italian football. Legendary former Roma, Bologna, and Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone passed away aged 86. Gianluigi Buffon has led the tributes for one of the most iconic characters in Serie A history.

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with to lure stars.

FIGC Chief Gravina on EURO 2032, Saudi Money and Buffon Future

August 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with the aim of luring stars from Europe: "The Saudi Arabia phenomenon responds to other logics, we know very well what the projection towards 2030 is."

Azzurri icon Buffon, widely recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, retires at 45, following 28 years of service at the highest level.

Buffon Officially Retires at 45: “That’s All Folks, It Ends Here”

August 2, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Paris Saint Germain, Parma, PSG, Serie A, Transfer Market

The Azzurri icon, widely recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, retires at 45, following 28 years of service where he racked more than 1000 appearances cumulatively for Italy, Parma, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. The legendary shotstopper wrote a heartfelt farewell message to signal the end of his journey.

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