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Tevez backs Conte-Maldini Italy project and criticises Allegri, Spalletti

Former Juventus striker Carlos Tevez has urged Italy to appoint Antonio Conte as coach and Paolo Maldini as technical director, while delivering scathing assessments of Massimiliano Allegri and Luciano Spalletti.

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Malagò outlines ‘Plan A, B and C’ for Italy coach and technical director roles

Malagò to appoint Italy technical director within week as coaching search waits

Al-Ittihad offer Conte €20m salary as Italy job awaits

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Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are prepared to pay Antonio Conte €20 million per season, but the former Napoli boss reportedly favours the Italy national team role.

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Italy End Season with Resilient Display Against Greece Despite Early Red Card

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Italy concluded their 2025-26 campaign with a hard-fought friendly against Greece, showcasing young talent and defensive resilience despite playing over an hour with ten men in Heraklion.

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Baldini Rules Out Permanent Italy Role Despite Perfect Start

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Interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini has dismissed suggestions he wants the job full-time after guiding the Azzurri to back-to-back victories. The 71-year-old insists he only aimed to support the team during the transition period.

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Experimental Italy Face Greece in Friendly Despite Selection Dispute

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Italy’s youthful squad under interim coach Davide Baldini prepare to face Greece in an international friendly on Sunday evening, with kick-off set for 20:00 BST.

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Baldini Urges Young Italy Stars to Play With Freedom Against Greece

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Interim Italy coach Silvio Baldini has called on his youthful squad to express themselves without fear when they face Greece in a friendly match in Heraklion on Sunday evening.

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Chiellini: Italy Has Hit Rock Bottom After Three World Cup Disasters

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Former Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini admits the Azzurri have reached their lowest point after failing to qualify for three straight World Cups, but sees hope in the country’s young talent.

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Cosmi Backs Baldini for Italy Job After World Cup Disaster

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Veteran tactician Serse Cosmi has thrown his weight behind interim Italy manager Silvio Baldini, praising his communication skills as the Azzurri face a crisis following their third straight World Cup failure.