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Gianluigi Donnarumma calls for unity as Italy enters Mancini era
Gianluigi Donnarumma, captain of the Italian national football team, has called for unity and optimism as the squad enters a new era under manager Roberto Mancini. Following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a playoff loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Donnarumma emphasized the need to “turn the page” and rebuild the group to achieve future qualification for major tournaments.
While Donnarumma expressed enthusiasm for Mancini's return, football legend Gianni Rivera criticized the decision, calling the appointment of Mancini an “insult to the fans and players.”
In related commercial news, Sky Italia has announced it has acquired the broadcasting rights for several major UEFA competitions. The package includes all 51 matches of Euro 2028, the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League, and the European Qualifiers, to be aired via Sky and the streaming service NOW.
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FIGC · Gianluca Vialli · Gianluigi Donnarumma · Italy national football team · Juventus · Roberto Mancini · Sky · Sky Italia · Sky Sport · UEFA
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Donnarumma expressed confidence that the team will qualify for the European Championship and the World Cup under Roberto Mancini. www.lifestyleblog.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.calcionews24.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gianluigi Donnarumma stated that the Italian national team needs to turn the page and become optimistic again. www.lifestyleblog.it · quotidianodifoggia.it · www.calcionews24.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donnarumma described the embrace between Mancini and Gianluca Vialli after the Wembley victory as one of the most beautiful moments of his life. www.lifestyleblog.it · quotidianodifoggia.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing a playoff final against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on March 31, 2026. www.lifestyleblog.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Donnarumma noted that Enzo Maresca has high confidence in him and selected him as one of the captains at Manchester City. quotidianodifoggia.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Roberto Mancini returned to lead the Italian national team following his resignation in August 2023. www.lifestyleblog.it