The announcement by the Saudi federation of the appointment of Roberto Mancini goes very badly in Italy.
Italian football is in turmoil. Blame Roberto Mancini’s decision to join Saudi Arabia, just days after announcing his departure from the head of the Nazionale. And the indignation has also overflowed from the sole framework of football since the political class has also taken hold of the subject.
The mayor of Pesaro, Matteo Ricci, has also launched a proposal that is causing a stir on the other side of the Alps. He has indeed asked that Roberto Mancini no longer appear in the promotional videos of the Marche region, of which he has been the ambassador for several years. “Out Mancini! »he launched before proposing that Gianmarco Tambieri, sacred to the high jump at the recent world championships in athletics, replace him to praise the charms of the region.
A lie exposed
“We need positive and unifying messages and stories, not divisive ones, launched Matteo Ricci. He gave a lot of excuses, when in the end it was just a matter of millions, the many he will pocket to go and coach Saudi Arabia. Without hypocrisy, we know football unfortunately works that way, but the national team should not be treated like a club. »
Many voices were raised to condemn the choice of the former Mancunian technician. “Honestly, I wouldn’t have gone there, I like to have other stimulation than money”, said Claudio Ranieri after the defeat (0-2) of Cagliari against Inter. The press was also very critical, accusing Roberto Mancini of having lied when announcing his departure from the Squadra Azzurra.
