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How Messi could have played for Brazil instead of Argentina

Lionel Messi could have represented Brazil instead of Argentina, according to a three-year historical investigation into his maternal lineage. The Inter Miami star, who inspired La Albiceleste to the 2026 World Cup final before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Spain, was also eligible to play for Italy and Spain during his iconic career.

Italy, Thiago Motta have also said no to the head coach role. Serie A have rejected Baldini

The former Juventus manager has been sounded out for the Italy job, while the Under-21 coach is paying for some awkward opinions

When Pirlo will be named new Italy boss as four-year deal agreed

Andrea Pirlo is set to be named the new Italy head coach early next week after agreeing terms on a four-year contract. The former World Cup winner emerged as the primary candidate for the national team job after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola declined the federation's initial approaches, paving the way for his return to the Azzurri set-up.