Roberto Mancini appointed Italy head coach as FIGC crisis deepens

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• [● 3 SOURCES] Political concerns about Russia's invasion of Ukraine influenced the FIGC's decision.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Giovanni Malagò, president of the FIGC, halted the appointment process.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Former Italy coaches Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte are being discussed as possible replacements.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The decision was linked to Pirlo's role as global ambassador for Russian betting firm Fonbet.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Andrea Pirlo confirmed via Instagram that he was no longer a candidate for the Italy coach job.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Andrea Pirlo was considered a candidate to become head coach of Italy's national football team.
• [● 5 SOURCES] Paolo Maldini and Leonardo had supported Pirlo's appointment as Italy coach.
• [● 5 SOURCES] The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) stopped negotiations to appoint Pirlo as coach.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Andrea Pirlo was the leading candidate to become Italy's national football team head coach.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Antonio Conte could be reconsidered as national team coach if Chiellini assumes the technical director role.
• [● 2 SOURCES] Andrea Pirlo posted a public statement on Instagram denying any political meaning of his partnership with Fonbet.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was withdrawn because of his sponsorship contract with Russian betting company Fonbet.