Maldini, Leonardo Resign From Italy Federation After Pirlo Coaching Plan Collapses
- Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned from their roles within the Italian Football Federation just 16 days after their appointment, leaving the governing body without its primary architects for the national team's management overhaul.
- Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the Italy coaching candidacy following significant political pressure regarding his sponsorship deal with Russian betting firm Fonbet, as critics argued the partnership contradicted Italy's stance on supporting Ukraine.
- Defending the agreement as "exclusively for commercial and sports" purposes, Pirlo stated via Instagram on Monday: "I heard last night that Im no longer the candidate for the Italy national team job."
- Leadership instability now grips the Italian Football Federation following the resignations of Maldini and Leonardo, leaving the organization scrambling to stabilize management after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
- Attention has returned to former Italy coaches Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini to potentially lead the national side, as the federation seeks a replacement for its vacated technical director role.
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Maldini’s exit leaves Italian football in further disarray
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