New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in contention to become Italy’s national team coach after criticism over his commercial association with Russian betting company Fonbet led to opposition against his potential appointment.The 47-year-old World Cup winner has reportedly become one of the main candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso after Pep Guardiola declined the role. However, Pirlo’s candidacy faced serious scrutiny because of his rol…
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Rome, July 24 (IANS) Pep Guardiola has turned down an offer to become Italy’s head coach, deciding to continue with his planned break from football despite the Italian Football Federation’s efforts to convince him to lead the Azzurri into a new era.The former Manchester City manager held discussions with Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini, who presented a long-term vision aimed at rebuilding the national team and the country’s football structure. However, Guardiola has decided not to take …
Rome, July 22 (IANS) The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men’s national team, as the country looks to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.Senior FIGC officials Paolo Maldini and his advisor Leonardo recently held extensive talks with Guardiola in Barcelona, presenting a long-term vision for Italian football that goes beyond managing the …