Tag: #Andrea Pirlo

Scandal in Italy: Maldini and Leonardo Resign from FIGC Due to Pirlo Blockade

Sports 07/28/2026, 09:43

Legends Maldini and Leonardo resigned from FIGC just 16 days after their appointment. The cause was a conflict with federation president Malagò, who blocked the arrival of Andrea Pirlo due to his ties with a Russian bookmaker. 🇮🇹🚫📉

Andrea Pirlo and the price of cooperation with Russia: why the football legend lost the chance to lead the Italian national team

Sports 07/27/2026, 16:47

🚨 Legendary footballer Andrea Pirlo did not become head coach of the Italian national team due to ties with Russian business. 🇷🇺 Sanctions and reputational risks make cooperation with sanctioned structures impossible. 💼 Even stars are not immune from consequences.

Political scandal: why Andrea Pirlo did not become the head coach of the Italian national team

Sports 07/26/2026, 15:24

Andrea Pirlo was a step away from being appointed head coach of the Italian national team, but the deal fell through due to his sponsorship ties with the Russian bookmaker Fonbet. Italian politicians demanded that the federation reject the candidacy, citing the geopolitical situation. 🇮🇹🚫🇷🇺