Italy appoints Pirlo as national team coach

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1. 1 day ago

   [SPORTS] 72 sources

   Andrea Pirlo named Italy coach amid betting‑sponsor controversy

   Andrea Pirlo is set to become Italy’s national team coach after Pep Guardiola declined, but his Russian betting sponsorship sparks political and ethical controversy.

2. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Italian football media debate appointment of new national team coach

   Italian sports papers report a protracted search for a new national team coach, with debates over Andrea Pirlo versus Pep Guardiali and calls for a quick decision, alongside other football news such as Leão’s F

3. 4 days ago

   [SPORTS] 323 sources

   Andrea Pirlo named Italy's new national team coach

   Italy appoints former midfielder Andrea Pirlo as head coach after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down the role; contract runs to 2030 with €1.5 m annual salary.

4. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 133 sources

   Italy football federation in talks with Pep Guardiola over national team coach

   Italy’s FA says it has discussed the vacant coach role with Pep Guardiola, met him in Barcelona and is ready to make a salary exception, though a deal is not yet certain; Mancini and Pirlo are also candidates.

5. 9 days ago

   [SPORTS] 5 sources

   Pep Guardiola dismisses Italy job as Como signs Trevoh Chalobah

   Pep Guardiola rules out Italy national team role, focusing on family, as Como signs Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and the football world mourns former Verona coach Osvaldo Bagnoli.

6. 12 days ago

   [SPORTS] 24 sources

   Italy football federation narrows coach shortlist as Maldini backs Pirlo

   Italy’s new technical director Paolo Maldini backs Andrea Pirlo for national‑team coach, with Pep Guardiola, Mancini and Conte also on the shortlist; a decision is expected by late July.

7. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 15 sources

   Andrea Pirlo emerges as frontrunner for Italy national team head coach

   FIGC president Malagò is finalising a short‑list for Italy’s new coach, with Andrea Pirlo emerging as the top candidate alongside Mancini, Conte and others.

8. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 9 sources

   Pep Guardiola eyed as Italy national team coach amid rebuilding push

   Italy’s federation, led by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, is considering Pep Guardiola—despite his €25 m salary—as the next national team coach to revive the Azzurra after three missed World Cups.

9. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 137 sources

   Paolo Maldini appointed technical director of Italy's football federation

   Paolo Maldini has been named FIGC technical director and Club Italia president, with Leonardo as advisor, as Italy rebuilds after missing the 2026 World Cup.

10. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    AC Milan's Leão shines as club watches Maldini decision on Italy technical director

    Rafael Leão is driving AC Milan’s recent success, while the FIGC waits for Paolo Maldini to decide on a technical director role, with a deadline tomorrow.

11. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 34 sources

    Paolo Maldini appointed FIGC technical director and Club Italia president

    Paolo Maldini has been confirmed as the FIGC’s technical director and Club Italia president, with former teammate Leonardo named as his advisor, as Italy seeks to rebuild its football after missing three World‑

12. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Napoli's transfer strategy and Corvino urges reforms in Italian football

    Napoli’s crowded squad leads the club to pause transfers, with Salvione citing Allegri’s experience, while former Fiorentina director Corvino argues Italy’s football system needs reforms and foreign talent to提升

13. 19 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Giovanni Malagò says Italy’s national team technical director appointment may be a surprise

    FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said the Italy national team’s technical director could be a surprise appointment, as the federation finalises the coaching structure on the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Cup

14. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    Giovanni Malagò eyes Paolo Maldini as Italy's technical director

    FIGC president Giovanni Malagò says Paolo Maldini is the ideal technical director for Italy, sets a week‑long deadline, and notes Serie A’s support amid rebuilding after World Cup qualification failures.

15. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    United for Meyer charity gala features comments from Italian football executives

    Football directors at the United for Meyer gala in Italy discussed departures, transfer targets and club ambitions, with remarks from Torino's Vagnati, Milan's Galliani, Juventus officials and Como's Ludi.

16. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football pushes inclusion and reform after World Cup snub

    Italy hosts the Balon Mundial inclusion festival and a Florence forum on football reform after the national team’s World Cup exclusion.

17. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italy's Azzurri coach race sees Conte await FIGC decision amid Saudi offer

    Antonio Conte awaits the FIGC’s decision on the Italy coach job, preferring the role over a €20 m Saudi offer, while Roberto Mancini leads as favourite.

18. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources

    Giovanni Malagò Sets One‑Week Deadline for Italy’s New Technical Director and Head Coach

    FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said Italy will name a new technical director—likely Paolo Maldini—and a head coach—most likely Antonio Conte—within a week, with clubs and sponsors pledged to help fund the hires

19. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources

    FIGC narrows Italy coach race as Malago eyes Maldini and Conte

    FIGC president Malago narrows Italy's coach hunt to Conte and Mancini, eyes Maldini as technical director, and stresses qualification challenges after missed World Cups.

20. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italy's football faces 12‑year World Cup drought as CONI chief blames missing vision

    CONI chief Buonfiglio criticises Italy's 12‑year World Cup absence, citing lack of vision, while youth teams thrive but the senior side remains in crisis.

21. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italy weighs Conte vs Mancini for national team head coach

    Italy's FIGC, led by new president Giovanni Malagò, is set to choose between Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte as the next national team coach, a decision seen as crucial for his credibility.

22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president to reshape Italian football

    Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president with ~68% support and plans budget, technical director, and coaching appointments to revive Italian football, mentioning possible adviser Zbigniew Boniek.

23. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Antonio Conte poised to become Italy national team coach

    Italy's FIGC, led by Giovanni Malagò, is set to appoint Antonio Conte as national team coach on a four‑year deal aimed at the 2030 World Cup, with club and Napoli owner support.

24. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italy national football team seeks new head coach as salary offers are slashed

    Italy's football federation is weighing low‑cost options for the national team coach, with Antonio Conte speculated but likely to earn about half his Napoli salary, while other former stars are also under talk.

25. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 33 sources

    Napoli's infrastructure plans and coaching quest dominate Italian football agenda

    Italy's football scene sees Napoli push infrastructure and hire Allegri, while the FIGC eyes Maldini and Conte, and clubs track Zaniolo and Sörloth transfers.

26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò appointed FIGC president as Italy endures third straight World Cup miss

    Giovanni Malagò was appointed FIGC president as Italy misses its third straight World Cup, prompting criticism from players like Jorginho and raising concerns over stadium upgrades for Euro 2032.

27. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian Football Federation President Malagò weighing national team coach appointment

    FIGC president Giovanni Malagò faces pressure to name Antonio Conte as Italy’s coach, amid debate over club‑federation influence.

28. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italy misses third straight World Cup, fans protest as new federation president elected

    Italy missed the 2026 World Cup for the third straight edition, prompting ultras to protest and the election of Giovanni Malagò as FIGC president amid concerns over player scarcity and fan disengagement.

29. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Paolo Maldini and Antonio Conte lead Italy’s football rebuild

    Maldini and Conte are central to Italy’s football revamp as Serie A clubs chase Nico Paz, Marco Palestra and other transfers ahead of World Cup 2026.

30. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò Elected President of Italy's Football Federation

    Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president on 22 June 2026 with 68.58% of the votes, succeeding a period of World Cup failures and the resignation of Gabriele Gravina.

31. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president amid calls for Italian football reforms

    Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president, with expectations he will lead reforms across Italy's football leagues and influence the national team coach selection.

32. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy’s football federation

    Giovanni Malagò, former CONI chief, wins FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, pledging reforms, a new national‑team coach, and continued support for AS Roma.

33. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italian football federation

    Giovanni Malagò has been elected FIGC president, pledging reforms, a new national coach (potentially foreign), and focus on Euro 2032 as Italy rebuilds its football program.

34. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy’s football federation

    Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, promising reforms, a new national team coach (Conte) and a technical director role for Paolo Maldini.

35. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Antonio Gozzi reappointed as FIGC councilor representing Serie B amid calls for reform

    Antonio Gozzi was re‑elected as the Lega Serie B representative on the FIGC council at a Rome assembly, while Lega Serie B president Paolo Bedin urged financial reforms and greater youth development.

36. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malago elected as new president of Italy's football federation

    Giovanni Malago won 68.5% of votes at FIGC’s extraordinary assembly in Rome, succeeding Gabriele Gravina after Italy missed 2026 World Cup qualification, and pledged to revive Italian football ahead of Euro 203

37. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy's football federation

    Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, replacing Gabriele Gravina and pledging reforms and Euro 2032 stadium plans.

38. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 37 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, tasked with reviving Italian football

    Giovanni Malagò wins FIGC presidency (68.58%), vows structural reforms, eyes Paolo Maldini as technical director, and considers Antonio Conte or Roberto Mancini for Italy coach.

39. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, vows youth-focused reforms

    Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president, pledging youth‑focused reforms and improved governance for Italian football.

40. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, Abete backs Matteo Marani

    Giovanni Malagò becomes FIGC president; Giancarlo Abete says he would have backed Matteo Marani’s bid, urging stronger support for lower‑tier clubs.

41. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Italy fails to qualify for third straight World Cup, sparking fan disappointment

    Italy missed the World Cup for the third straight time, leaving fans without the usual summer football celebrations and prompting talk of supporting other teams.

42. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 65 sources

    Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president with 68.58% of votes

    Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency on 22 June 2026 with 68.58 % of votes, pledging team cohesion, political dialogue and structural reforms for Italian football.

43. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian football faces systemic reforms as national team misses World Cups

    Italy missed three World Cups, spurring FIGC‑government reforms such as tax breaks and home‑grown player quotas, while Roberto Mancini is touted for a possible coaching return.

44. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    Giovanni Malagò cleared to run for FIGC presidency as election approaches

    ANAC clears Giovanni Malagò to run in the FIGC presidential vote, set for Monday, as he faces Giancarlo Abete; Abete reaffirms the 2028 end to club multi‑ownership.

45. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources

    Giovanni Malagò cleared to run for FIGC presidency after ANAC approval

    ANAC cleared Giovanni Malagò to run for FIGC president, removing legal doubts and setting up a 22 June vote against Giancarlo Abete.

46. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Italian Sports Authority Refers Giovanni Malagò Ineligibility Inquiry to Anti‑Corruption Agency

    CONI says it cannot assess Giovanni Malagò’s eligibility for FIGC president, referring the issue to ANAC; the election remains set for 22 June despite timing concerns.

47. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi Calls for Transparency in FIGC Election

    Sports minister Andrea Abodi urged full legal clarity and ANAC/CONI review before the FIGC presidential election, stressing legitimacy for the upcoming vote.

48. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Italian Sports Minister Calls for Review of FIGC President Malagò's Eligibility

    Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi urged ANAC and CONI to assess Giovanni Malagò's eligibility for the FIGC presidency amid a pantouflage investigation ahead of the June 22 election.

49. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi Calls for FIGC Reforms After World Cup Setback

    Sports minister Andrea Abodi urged comprehensive FIGC reforms, citing financial oversight, league structure, sport justice independence and Italy’s World Cup miss, and floated Guardiola as a possible coach.

50. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Giancarlo Abete pushes federation reform and top coach hire ahead of FIGC election

    Giancarlo Abete urges federation reform and a top‑level coach for Italy as FIGC elections approach.

51. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Lega Pro stays neutral as FIGC presidential election approaches, Abete sets agenda

    Lega Pro stays neutral in FIGC presidential race; candidate Giancarlo Abete outlines his reform agenda.

52. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources

    Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete vie for FIGC presidency

    Malagò and Abete run for FIGC president, outlining Lega Pro reform, youth development and Serie A growth ahead of the June 22 election.