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Maldini e Ederson si chiamano fuori dal progetto della Nazionale. A Malagò la scelta del nuovo ct

27 Jul

Maldini and Ederson withdraw from the national team project. Malagò will choose the new coach.

Andrea Pirlo, Ederson, FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, Nicholas Pirlo, Paolo Maldini, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini

Paolo Maldini's tenure as technical director and Leonardo's advisor in the national team lasted two weeks. Chosen by FIGC president Giovanni Malagò to build a medium- to long-term project, they attempted to convince Pep Guardiola to take over as coach. His resignation had opened the door to Andrea Pirlo at Coverciano. This candidacy was met with intense controversy due to his ties to the Russian sports betting platform Fonbet. Pirlo expressed disappointment and was dismissed, and almost automatically Maldini and Leonardo decided they could not continue in their respective roles. On the eve of the meeting...

Un post amareggiato e Andrea Pirlo diventa caso Nazionale

27 Jul

A bitter post and Andrea Pirlo becomes a national case

Andrea Abodi, Andrea Pirlo, FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, Leonardo, Paolo Maldini, Pep Guardiola, United FC Dubai

Andrea Pirlo took to his social media profiles with a lengthy post expressing his deep bitterness over the divisive sentiment that followed his candidacy for Italy national team coach, put forward by Maldini and Leonardo, who saw him as central to the new technical and organizational project. Pirlo responded on social media to those who opposed his possible appointment as Italy coach due to his professional and commercial ties to Russia. "I hope Pirlo can bring us the results we hope for. It's risky to talk about Guardiola," the minister told Sky Tg 24 last Saturday...

Pep Guardiola rinuncia, Andrea Pirlo primo candidato alla panchina azzurra

24 Jul

Pep Guardiola steps down, Andrea Pirlo is the top candidate for the Azzurri bench.

Andrea Pirlo, FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, Leonardo, Manchester City, Paolo Maldini, Pep Guardiola

Night brings wisdom. And so it must have been for Pep Guardiola, who pondered Paolo Maldini's proposal to take the reins of the Italian national team and put his stamp on the Azzurri's new direction. The Catalan coach's response, which came during the night between Thursday and Friday, was negative. He said he was honored to be considered for the role of coach, but in reality, Guardiola had already made up his mind: he wanted to dedicate himself to his family after ten seasons at Manchester City. The fact that he thought carefully about it means he was aware...

Lega Serie A, Malagò presenta il nuovo progetto per l’Italia

23 Jul

Lega Serie A, Malagò presents the new project for Italy

Andrea Pirlo, Serie A meeting, soccer, Club Italia, Giovanni Malagò, Serie A League, Leonardo, Paolo Maldini, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini

MILAN, JULY 23, 2026 - The Lega Serie A assembly, an event bringing together the presidents and executives of the twenty top-flight clubs, began at the headquarters on Via Rosellini in Milan. The morning began with the arrival of club representatives, who made no statements to reporters. Among those in attendance were Giuseppe Marotta, Giovanni Carnevali, and Paolo Scaroni, while Lazio, Napoli, Frosinone, and Genoa participated via video conference. Malagò, Maldini, and Leonardo met with the clubs. Attention focused primarily on the working lunch with the new FIGC leadership. On his first official appearance since his election as federation president,…

Italia, Malagò tiene aperta la pista Guardiola

21 Jul

Italy, Malagò keeps Guardiola option open

Andrea Pirlo, soccer, technical commissioner, FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, Leonardo, Italian National Team, Paolo Maldini, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Mancini

ROME, JULY 21, 2026 - Pep Guardiola's candidacy for the Italy national team remains open. Despite financial difficulties and the Spanish coach's expressed desire to take a break, FIGC President Giovanni Malagò confirmed the existence of a dialogue and the Federation's desire to maintain it. Negotiations gained momentum following the meeting in Barcelona between Guardiola, FIGC Technical Director Paolo Maldini, and advisor Leonardo. The Federation is working on selecting a new coach as part of the revitalization project entrusted to the new technical department. Malagò: "It's right to keep the…