According to TMW, following Italy's 4-1 victory over Turkey, Mancini's mother was interviewed and discussed external criticism of her son and the team.

On the Rai Radio1 program "Un Giorno da Pecora," Marianna Puolo told Giorgio Lauro and Nancy Brilli, "Of course, it's natural, but it should be more measured. What bothers me is that everyone is talking, and many people don't realize that building a team takes time."

She also stated that the criticism came from "those pitiful people who are either jealous or malicious, always hoping for others' misfortune, and only love the Italian team when it wins. If they lose..."

Regarding her son Roberto, Marianna Puolo said, "Did I contact Roberto after the Turkey match? I let him sleep in the next morning—they must have been exhausted after the game. He was out in the rain afterwards. Was I worried he'd catch a cold? No, Roberto is very strong and doesn't get sick easily."

When asked about the match against France, she said, "We'll face a tough opponent, and we'll have to deal with them."

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