After Maldini leaves in chaos, can Mancini bring calm?

Core Impact Points

• Italian football is in crisis after the departure of technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo.
• Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as Italy's manager, but the future of Italian football remains uncertain.
• The country's failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row has led to widespread criticism and calls for reform.
• The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has identified key issues, including a high average age of Serie A players and low investment in youth development.
• The FIGC has suggested amending Italian law to allow for a levy on gambling to fund youth football development.
• The appointment of Mancini and new technical director Claudio Ranieri may not be enough to address the underlying issues in Italian football.