Italy weighs Conte vs Mancini for national team head coach

Following Giovanni Malagò's election as president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the federation is preparing to name a new head coach for the men's national team. The shortlist has narrowed to former managers Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte, and the upcoming week is described as decisive for the appointment. Malagò is also set to name vice‑presidents and address arbitration and sports‑justice issues before finalising the coach selection, a decision that will test his credibility with clubs and the federation.