According to various sources, Mancini sometimes worked unpaid and even received death threats after key players such as Rui Costa and Francesco Toldo had to be sold.
Menurut beberapa sumber, Mancini terkadang bekerja tanpa digaji dan bahkan ia mendapat ancaman pembunuhan karena ia harus menjual beberapa pemain kunci seperti Rui Costa dan Francesco Toldo.