Roberto Mancini has set out to win a major trophy once again with Italy as he starts a second stint in charge of the national team. Former Manchester City boss Mancini, 61, won the delayed Euro 2020 title against England at Wembley.But he left in 2023 after failing to reach the 2022 World Cup and shockingly inherits an Italian side who have now missed three World Cups in a row.Im here to bring Italy back to where it deserves to be, he said at his unveiling.Regardless of what happened in 2023, the goal is always to win and play well. Im convinced the players are there and that theyre good, especially the young ones.Id like to win a major trophy, maybe even two. Id like to build a project with the national team.Italy have won four World Cups but have failed to make it past the group stage since their most recent title in 2006.Mancini will first have to qualify for the Euros back in England in 2024 before hoping to end that long wait for a return on the global stage.He said: If Italy qualified for the World Cup, as would be normal, they would still be a team aspiring to reach the final, even if they werent among the favourites.We want to become a team to beat: now well prepare for the European Championship and then well think about the World Cup.Mancinis first game in charge will be a Nations League match against Belgium in September. Topics Italy National Football Team Roberto Mancini Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Mancini set for Italy return after Pirlo deal collapse Nicholas McGee 28th July, 2026 Italy head coach hunt descends into chaos after Pirlo ruled out as Maldini resigns Mitch Fretton 27th July, 2026 Italy poised to appoint Pirlo after Guardiola rejection Nicholas McGee 24th July, 2026 Guardiola turns down Italy opportunity to focus on family Nicholas McGee 24th July, 2026 Albertini: Guardiola cant fix Italy while academies ignore young players Jon Fisher 24th July, 2026 Italy: Exceptions being made to try to lure Guardiola to Azzurri job Nicholas McGee 22nd July, 2026
