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Italy in shambles! Maldini & Leonardo quit FIGC already

Italian football has been plunged into fresh chaos following the sensational resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo just 16 days into their tenure. The high-profile duo decided to walk away from the FIGC project after the federation blocked their chosen candidate for the national team job, Andrea Pirlo.

Russian ambassador blasts Italy after Pirlo withdraws from Italy job race

The search for a new Italy head coach has taken a sensational geopolitical turn following the collapse of Andrea Pirlo's candidacy. Russia’s ambassador to Italy has hit out at the Italian establishment, labeling the nation "undemocratic" after the legendary midfielder was sidelined due to his commercial ties with a Russian firm.

Conte and Mancini back in the race for Italy job

The search for a new Italy head coach has been thrown into chaos following the sensational collapse of Andrea Pirlo's candidacy. With the former Juventus midfielder officially out of the running, heavyweights Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini have emerged as the primary contenders to lead the Azzurri rebuild.

Pirlo confirms he is 'no longer a candidate' to become Italy manager

Andrea Pirlo has officially confirmed that he is no longer in the running to become the next head coach of the Italian national team. The former Juventus and AC Milan midfielder expressed his deep "bitterness" after his potential appointment was derailed by complications surrounding his commercial partnership with a betting company.

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.

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.

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