Pirlo’s Italy coaching bid collapses amid Fonbet controversy
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Andrea Pirlo says he is no longer a candidate to coach Italy after backlash over ties to the Russian betting firm Fonbet. The controversy drew political criticism and put Maldini’s technical-director role in the spotlight, while Italy weighs other options such as Conte or Mancini as it looks to navigate post-World Cup setbacks.
- Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links BBC
- Andrea Pirlo says he won't coach Italy amid betting ties to UAE club ESPN
- Pep Guardiola turns down Italy national team head coach role The New York Times
- Italy’s search for national football coach stumbles over Russia links Financial Times
- Italy search for new coach after Pirlo scandal: Conte, Mancini, Pioli and Palladino Yahoo Sports
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