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Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after Pirlo appointment blocked

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Maina Felix

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have quit as Italy technical directors just 16 days after appointment, citing compromised autonomy after FIGC President Giovanni Malagò rejected Andrea Pirlo as head coach.

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Juventus coach Spalletti mourns death of mother Ilva, 93

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Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti will miss pre-season training after his mother Ilva died aged 93, the Italian club confirmed.

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Mancini and Ranieri Set for Italy Roles as Pirlo Bid Collapses

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is expected to appoint Roberto Mancini as Italy coach and Claudio Ranieri as technical director in Rome, following Paolo Maldini’s resignation over Andrea Pirlo’s blocked candidacy.

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Malagò blocks Pirlo’s Italy candidacy and blames him and Maldini for scandal

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Wanjala Dennis

FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has blocked Andrea Pirlo’s bid to become Italy coach over his Russian gambling ties, while criticising Paolo Maldini for pushing the appointment despite the ethical complications.

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Chiesa scores for Liverpool and vows to fight for place under Iraola

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Federico Chiesa found the net in Liverpool’s 4-2 friendly victory over Sunderland and declared his commitment to earning opportunities under new manager Andoni Iraola.

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Malagò blocks Pirlo appointment as Italy turn back to Conte and Mancini

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Andrea Pirlo has been removed from consideration for the Italy job after FIGC President Giovanni Malagò blocked his appointment over links to Russian betting firm Fonbet.

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Pirlo Ruled Out as Italy Coach Over Russian Betting Ties; Maldini Threatens Exit

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Maina Felix

Andrea Pirlo’s bid to coach Italy has collapsed due to his Russian betting company links, plunging the FIGC into crisis as technical director Paolo Maldini reportedly resigns in protest.

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Pirlo defiant as Italy job hangs in balance amid federation chief’s silence

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Omondi Akinyi

Andrea Pirlo has dismissed criticism of his likely Italy appointment as “instrumental” and “hypocritical”, but federation president Giovanni Malagò’s refusal to offer reassurances suggests the deal remains uncertain.

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Pirlo’s Italy Appointment Stalls Over Russian Betting Links

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Maina Felix

Andrea Pirlo’s prospective appointment as Italy head coach has stalled after the FIGC raised concerns over his commercial links to Russian bookmaker Fonbet. The federation is scrutinising the former midfielder’s role as global ambassador for the betting firm.

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Italy minister slams FIGC’s Guardiola ‘gamble’ as Pirlo appointment nears

Leave a Comment / NEWS / Ochieng Victor

Italy’s Sport Minister Andrea Abodi has criticised the FIGC’s public attempt to recruit Pep Guardiola, calling it a “gamble” as the federation prepares to appoint Andrea Pirlo on a four-year contract.