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Franco Baresi's death leaves AC Milan and Italy in mourning

AC Milan and Italian football are mourning the death of legendary captain Franco Baresi, who has died at the age of 66 following a battle with illness.

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Roberto Mancini targets 'new' glory in Italy head coach return

Roberto Mancini has set his sights on bringing silverware back to Italy after returning for a second spell as head coach, saying his ambition is to restore the Azzurri to the top of international football.

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Roberto Mancini poised for Italy return as new manager

Roberto Mancini is on the verge of making a surprise return as Italy head coach after Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago confirmed that an agreement is close.

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Andrea Pirlo withdraws from Italy coach race after betting links criticism

Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in the running to become Italy's next head coach after his commercial links with a Russian betting company came under heavy scrutiny.

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Pep Guardiola emerges as shock Italy coach candidate

Pep Guardiola has reportedly emerged as a potential candidate to become Italy's next national team coach after holding talks with new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) technical director Paolo Maldini.

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Gennaro Gattuso resigns as head coach of Italy following World Cup failure

Gennaro Gattuso has stepped away from his post as Italy head coach after the country's failure to reach a third successive World Cup finals.

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