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Mancini leaves Qatar's Al Sadd as Italy role beckons
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Mancini leaves Qatar's Al Sadd as Italy role beckons

From CNA · () English

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  • Roberto Mancini has left his role as coach of Qatar's Al Sadd, with expectations he will return to manage the Italian national team.
  • Mancini previously led Italy to victory in Euro 2020 but had an unsuccessful stint with the Saudi national team before joining Al Sadd.
  • Al Sadd's performance under Mancini included winning the Qatar Stars League but failing to reach the final four of the AFC Champions League Elite and losing the Qatar Cup final.

Roberto Mancini has departed from his coaching position at Qatar's Al Sadd, the club announced Saturday. This move is widely anticipated to signal his return to managing the Italian national team.

Mancini, who guided Italy to their Euro 2020 triumph, had committed to Al Sadd until 2027. His tenure followed a less successful period coaching the Saudi national team. Italian media reports suggest Mancini is the leading candidate to take over the Italian squad, which is seeking to rebound after failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups.

The Italian national team coaching role became available in April when Gennaro Gattuso left after a World Cup qualifying loss. Silvio Baldini has been interim coach since then, stepping up from the under-21 team. Despite securing the Qatar Stars League title, Al Sadd did not advance to the final four of the AFC Champions League Elite and also lost the Qatar Cup final.

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