The Italian team disintegrates. After his absence in the last three consecutive World Cups, the federation opted for Paolo Maldini as technical director and Leonardhis advisor, as the figures who would be in charge of the regeneration of the new Italian generation that would return glory to the ‘Azzurra’ in all its ranks. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Both have abandoned their mandate, 16 days after their appointment, due to disagreements in the FIGC, including the president Giovanni Malagò, due to the landing of Andrea Pirlo as new coach.
Andrea Pirlo was Paolo’s choice to be the new national coach. However, his link with the Russian betting house Fonbetraised doubts among the leadership of the Italian federation. Especially in its president Giovanni Malago who was the one who backed out of his signing for the bench. “After finding out last night that I am no longer a candidate for the Italian national team, I feel that it is my duty to clarify certain matters. I thank Maldini and Leonardo,” the coach wrote in a statement he shared on his social networks.
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