MOSCOW, Mar 28 The head coach of the Italian national football team Roberto Mancini will remain on in his post, despite the team’s absence from the finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, reports Corriere dello Sport. According to the publication, Mancini spoke with the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Gabriele Gravina, and he said that he would not fire the head coach. Earlier, the Italian team, the current European champion, lost to North Macedonia (0: 1) in the semi-finals of the mini-tournament butt for the right to qualify for the 2022 World Cup and will miss the world championship for the second time in a row.
"Football can sometimes be a ruthless metaphor for life. Last summer we were at the top of Europe with one of the most beautiful feats in the history of the national team. Some time ago we experienced one of the most serious dramas. It's hard to come to terms with it, but admitting defeat is part of the journey for personal and athletic growth. Let's take some time to reflect so that we can have a clear understanding. The only right step now is to raise your head and work for the future", Mancini wrote on Instagram*.
Journalists are waiting for the official announcement of the decision during a press conference before the friendly match against Turkey, which will be held on March 29. Mancini's contract with FIGC is valid until 2026.* Meta activity (social networks Facebook and Instagram) is banned in Russia as extremist