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Italy FA boss backs Mancini to stay despite missing out on World Cup

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June 11, 2021 Italy coach Roberto Mancini Pool via REUTERS

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Gabriele Gravina has backed coach Roberto Mancini to continue in his role despite the team failing to qualify for this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Italy, which did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup, missed out on soccer's global showpiece again after they suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to North Macedonia in Thursday's playoff semi-final.

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