Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo is a former Italy international footballer and a candidate for the Italy head coach role.
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"After learning last night that I am no longer a candidate for the Italian national team, I feel it is my duty to clarify some aspects."View Story →
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Roberto Mancini is appointed Italy manager for a second time - just a day after Andrea Pirlo rules himself out of the running for the job and technical director Paolo Maldini resigns.
July 28, 2026Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
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July 27, 2026Russian betting company ties spark resistance to appointing Pirlo as Italy coach - Reuters
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