The day was dominated by the FIGC council's appointment of Roberto Mancini as national team coach, with Claudio Ranieri as technical director, following the previous day's resignations of Maldini and Leonardo and the collapse of Pirlo's candidacy. The story evolved from morning speculation to Malagò's official announcement by midday, with outlets detailing Mancini's apology for his Saudi stint and the political maneuvering behind the decision. Meanwhile, Tajani's announcement that Italy would request €14.9 billion from the EU's Safe fund for arms purchases sparked a government rift, as the League insisted on parliamentary approval. The No Tav violence continued to draw editorial attention, with analyses of the movement's radicalization and political fallout. Internationally, Trump hosted Zelensky and Netanyahu at the White House, with Israel aligning on Iran and protests outside. A 7.1 earthquake in Japan and a heatwave approaching 40°C also made headlines.