World Cup
Mancini: “Let’s take the time to think and work about the future”
In a lengthy post on Instagram, Roberto Mancini denounced the bitter taste of being banned from the World Cup for him and the Italian players, while leaving every possibility open for his future.
The Italian national team remain in a state of shock after Thursday night’s defeat by North Macedonia (0-1 thanks to a 92nd-minute goal by Trajkovski), which has ruled them out of the World Cup for the second straight year and has shaken everything in the Azzurri camp into the constellation of … Roberto Mancini.
The national coach, who last year led the Squadra Azura to the top of Europe for the second time in their history and for the first time in 53 years, has a contract until 2026, according to reports from the neighboring country he is seriously considering leaving. through resignation.
However, through his post on his personal Instagram account on Saturday afternoon, he was careful to keep the secret surrounding the position of voters in Italy after implying he has yet to make the final decision on his future Azure.
“Sometimes football can be a ruthless metaphor for life.
Last summer we were at the top of Europe after achieving one of the finest performances in the history of the national team. A few hours ago we woke up in one of the most dramatic places.
We went from absolute joy to utter disappointment.
It’s really hard to accept, but accepting defeats in life is part of healthy, human and sporting development.
Let’s take some time to reflect and understand clearly. The only right step now is to lift your head and work for the future.
“I thank the crowd in Palermo for the warmth and I thank all the fans who have always given us enthusiasm and affection.”wrote features.
Meanwhile, he is scheduled to meet later in the day in Covertsano with the president of the country’s football federation, Gabriele Gravina, to discuss the next day in the team, with the information the FIGC strongman is said to insist on his position on Desire for Mancio to stay at the top until 2026 and exhaust his contract.
However, according to a report by Italian website Sportmediaset, Mancini does not intend to announce anything after next Tuesday’s friendly against Turkey (March 29), asking for a two-week period until he makes his final decisions about his future in Italian citizenship.
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.