Roberto Mancini Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Roberto Mancini missed out on all three openings in the recent Serie A carousel and ended his hiatus by heading back to the Middle East.

Mancini Returns to the Bench in the Persian Gulf

November 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Fiorentina, Italy, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini missed out on all three openings in the recent Serie A carousel and ended his hiatus by heading back to the Middle East, but not to Saudi Arabia. He’s been hired by Qatari side Al Sadd. the veteran had his sights set on Juventus, which had two coaching changes.

Juventus axed Igor Tudor without having a replacement in hand, but they have an unquestioned favorite: Luciano Spalletti.

Spalletti Clear Frontrunner for the Juventus Opening

October 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Juventus axed Igor Tudor without having a replacement in hand, but they have an unquestioned favorite: former Italy and Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti. The parties are discussing a contract until the end of the season with an automatic renewal.

Juventus have pulled the plug on Igor Tudor after their third consecutive loss at the hands of Lazio after those to Como and Real Madrid.

Juventus Dismiss Tudor, Turn to Caretaker Manager

October 27, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Juventus have pulled the plug on Igor Tudor after their third consecutive loss at the hands of Lazio. The previous ones had come versus Real Madrid and Como. Considering multiple draws, the Bianconeri won their last game in mid-September, against Inter.

Igor Tudor needs to right the ship in the next two or three matches, and Juventus would face some challenges to replace him.

Wage Bill Factor in Potential Juventus Coaching Change

October 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Igor Tudor needs to right the ship in the next two or three matches to stay at the helm of Juventus. In addition to the technical elements, the hierarchy would have to weigh the economic aspects should they indeed opt to hire a new manager. The Bianconeri already have two gaffers on their payroll.

Igor Tudor is formally under scrutiny following the first loss of the season at the hands of Como, but Juventus had been already creaking.

Tudor at Risk of Being Fired amid Juventus Slump

October 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Igor Tudor is formally under scrutiny following the first loss of the season at the hands of Como, although Juventus had been creaking and racking up draws for a while. The result of the next two or three matches will determine whether or not he will get the ax.