"Arab money influenced the decision": Mancini regrets leaving the Italian national team

Roberto Mancini’s six-year tenure with the Italian national team remains a fond memory, highlighted by the triumph at the European Championship. However, parting ways with the Squadra Azzurra has left the coach with lingering regret.

Details: Mancini admitted that leaving the Italian national team in August 2023 to take charge of Saudi Arabia was a mistake, acknowledging that Middle Eastern money played a role in his decision. Now, he dreams of returning to win the World Cup.

Quote: "Leaving the Italian national team was a mistake. I wouldn’t do it again and would handle everything differently. Arab money? It influenced my decision. I have unfinished business: I dream of coming back and winning the World Cup," Mancini said, as quoted by Nicolo Schira.

Reminder: Mancini worked with the Saudi Arabian national team for just over a year before stepping down in October of this year.