Jose Mourinho was being considered for the role of Italy coach before Azzurri legend Gianluigi Buffon vetoed his appointment - according to reports from Italy. Italy appointed Gennaro Gattuso.

Italy are set to appoint their former midfielder Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach to replace the recently sacked Luciano Spalletti, Gianluigi Buffon said.

Gennaro Gattuso spoke with Italy Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon five times on Tuesday, and today could be key to the appointment of the former midfielder as the new Azzurri head coach. Former ...

Gennaro Gattuso remains the leading candidate to take over as head coach of the Italy national team after holding talks with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina and delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon ...

Gennaro Gattuso is set to meet with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina to discuss the currently vacant Italy national team head coach job after a round of f ace-to-face talks with head of the delegation ...

Italy’s former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon shows the paper slip of Juventus (ITA) during the group stage of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League football tournament, at the Grimaldi Forum in ...

If the decision was not right, you take a step back.” Buffon’s words mean that Gattuso’s results as the Italy national team coach will also determine his future as the Azzurri Delegation Chief.

Gennaro Gattuso is meeting with Italy team manager Gigi Buffon this evening and should agree to take the Nazionale job on Thursday.

Gennaro Gattuso is set to meet with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina to discuss the currently vacant Italy national team head coach job after a round of ...

Gennaro Gattuso is set to meet with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina to discuss the currently vacant Italy national team head coach job after a round of face-to-face talks with head of the ...

Rino Gattuso has been appointed as the new head coach of Italy's national football team, with the aim of leading them to the 2026 World Cup, a decision strongly supported by Gianluigi Buffon. 2 ...