Mancini returns as Italy boss after chaotic recruitment process

Italy have reappointed Roberto Mancini as coach, bringing an end to their hectic search for Gennaro Gattuso's successor.
Gattuso stepped down from the role earlier this year after Italy failed to qualify for a third successive World Cup, losing their play-off match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on penalties.
Italy held talks with both Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, but were rejected before turning to Andrea Pirlo.
Pirlo looked set to take over from Gattuso, but saw the deal fall through on