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Pirlo's path to the Azzurri bench blocked by Russian betting company and Moscow
Andrea Pirlo's candidacy for Italy coach has stalled due to collaboration with Russian Fonbet. FIGC president has launched a review of the contract, and Italian politicians are calling for the appointment to be abandoned.
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Pirlo Favorite for Italy Coach, Klopp and Zidane Take Over Germany and France
The Italian Football Federation has contacted Andrea Pirlo for the coaching position with a contract until the 2030 World Cup, while Klopp and Zidane have taken over Germany and France.
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Italy finds a coach: Pirlo takes over Azzurri after Guardiola and Ancelotti rejections
Andrea Pirlo accepted the verbal proposal from the Italian Federation and is set to become the new head coach of the Azzurri, who have been without a coach on the bench for nearly four months.
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Andrea Pirlo set to become Italy's new manager after Ancelotti and Guardiola rejections
The legendary midfielder has verbally agreed to FIGC's proposal and is set to sign a four-year contract. Gattuso stepped down in April following Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup.
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Romano: Andrea Pirlo accepts proposal and becomes Italy's head coach
Legendary Italian midfielder takes over the Azzurri based on a verbal agreement, with a four-year contract expected in the coming days. Pirlo arrives from the UAE, where he has coached Dubai United since last summer.
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Guardiola Rejected Italy Job: 'Thanks, I'm Honored, but I Don't Feel Like It'