Maldini named technical director of Italian federation
- On Saturday, the Italian Football Federation appointed Paolo Maldini as technical director to lead a national team rebuild, while also naming him president of Club Italia overseeing all national squads.
- The FIGC initiated this overhaul after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation as head coach after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina in March.
- President Giovanni Malago appointed 58-year-old Maldini to oversee technical operations, with Brazilian Leonardo serving as advisor; Malago said the appointment represents "a four-year commitment designed to take us from now through the next World Cup in 2030."
- Maldini must now prioritize hiring a new manager to replace Gattuso, with reports suggesting former Italy coaches Antonio Conte, recently departed from Napoli, and Roberto Mancini as top candidates.
- This appointment creates an unprecedented dual role within the FIGC, granting Maldini ultimate authority over sporting decisions as the federation aims to revitalize its structure following missed global tournament appearances.
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Apart from the World Cup, Italy's football is emerging. A new president of the association is already here, Paolo Maldini becomes Technical Director. What's missing is a new coach and new ideas.
The legendary defender accepted the unpublished position at the express request of Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian Football Federation.
Paolo Maldini is the new technical director of the Italian Football Federation, and a Brazilian will assist him in his work and selection of a new coach.
Legendary Italian footballer Paolo Maldini is the new technical director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the federation's president Giovanni Malago wrote.
Paolo Maldini, the Italian legend whose name was mentioned as a candidate for the sporting director position at Fenerbahçe during the election period, has become the technical director of his country's national teams.
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