Antonio Conte

Coach who led Napoli to the Serie A title in 2024/25 before mutually ending his partnership with the club in June 2026.

2026-05-212026-09-12

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June 2026
3 JunCitizen Digital
… Napoli are without a coach after Antonio Conte's departure at the end of the season. …
Hojlund makes permanent move to Napoli from Man Utd
May 2026
25 MayCitizen Digital
… ivocal failure," they added.Milan will start the new Serie A season on the weekend of August 22-23 and will also feature in the second-tier Europa League.Red Bird will now look for a fifth man in charge since they took over the club in 2024.Italian media have linked Antonio Conte …
AC Milan sack coach Allegri after 'unequivocal' Champions League failure
21 MayCitizen Digital
… Antonio Conte is set to take charge of his last Napoli match on Sunday in one of the weekend's five dead rubbers, with Udinese rolling south to Naples with nothing to play for. …
Juve risk disaster as Serie A's Champions League race goes down to the wire

Sport

Pochettino urges Premier League to strip Chelsea of 2016-17 title

The News

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title due to financial rule breaches and wants the honour awarded to his Tottenham side, which finished runners-up. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations under the Roman Abramovich era, including deals involving Eden Hazard, Willian, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic.

10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

Pochettino urges Premier League to strip Chelsea of 2016-17 title
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title due to financial rule breaches and wants the honour awarded to his Tottenham side, which finished runners-up. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations under the Roman Abramovich era, including deals involving Eden Hazard, Willian, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pochettino urges Premier League to strip Chelsea of 2016-17 title
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to Spurs, who finished seven points behind. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations involving agents, intermediaries and third-party investment during the Roman Abramovich era.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 July

Mancini returns as Italy coach, targets trophy wins
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy head coach for a second time, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after Italy's World Cup qualification play-off defeat. The 61-year-old, who previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title, said he aims to restore the team to winning ways after missing the last three World Cups.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

Mancini appointed as Italy coach for second stint
Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

Andrea Pirlo loses Italy coaching job over debate
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed bitterness on Monday over the debate that has led to him no longer being a candidate. Pirlo had become the favourite to revive the national side after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time.
27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Alonso reports good energy ahead of first fixture
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there is "good energy" at the club as he prepares for his first competitive fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday. Alonso, who officially began the job on July 1, has made pre-season signings including Morgan Rogers and says the squad has "great quality" and "great talent."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Pirlo expresses bitterness after withdrawn Italy coaching candidacy
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 24 July

Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for national coach
Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini said on Thursday that the Italian Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti about the national team coaching job before discussing the role with Pep Guardiola. Italy has been searching for a new coach since Gennaro Gattuso stepped down in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 12 July

Paolo Maldini appointed technical director of Italian FA
Ex-Italian international Paolo Maldini has been appointed technical director of the national football federation (FIGC) to rebuild the Italian national team after it failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. The 58-year-old will oversee the senior and youth national teams through the 2030 World Cup, working alongside former PSG sporting director Leonardo as his advisor.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 5 June

Napoli and Conte mutually agree to end coaching partnership
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. Conte guided Napoli to the Serie A title in the 2024/25 campaign.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 3 June

Denmark forward Hojlund completes permanent move to Napoli
Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli permanently from Manchester United following a successful loan spell, scoring 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A. Napoli paid 44 million euros for the 23-year-old, who failed to settle in two seasons with United.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 25 May

AC Milan sacks Allegri after failing Champions League qualification
AC Milan announced the sacking of coach Massimiliano Allegri and senior management after the club missed Champions League qualification following a 2-1 home loss to Cagliari in the final league game of the season.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 21 May

Juventus risks Champions League elimination ahead of Turin derby
Juventus faces Sunday's derby against Torino in sixth place after a 2-0 home loss to Fiorentina, needing a win and help from other results to secure a top-four Champions League spot. Coach Luciano Spalletti's team, hired in October to achieve Champions League qualification, risks missing European football and its financial impact.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →