LONDON: Italy manager Roberto Mancini has signed a contract extension that will keep him in charge until June 2026, the country's football federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina said on Monday (May 17). Mancini's original contract was set to expire after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the new deal will see him stay on until the 2026 edition. Mancini was appointed Italy manager in May 2018 after they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. Mancini, who set a record in 2019 with 11 consecutive victories, also led Italy to the UEFA Nations League semi-finals where they play Spain in October. Italy are in Group A along with Turkey, Wales and Switzerland at the Jun 11-Jul 11 Euros and host the opening game in Rome where they play Turkey.

Source: Egypt Today May 17, 2021 15:22 UTC