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Italian Football Federation

Italian Football Federation — governing body that appointed Roberto Mancini as national team coach and Claudio Ranieri as technical director in July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.

    Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Fed. after Pirlo coaching plan failed
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    Former Italy manager, Roberto Mancini, will return for a second spell as national ‌team coach, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President, Giovanni Malago, said yesterday, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director.

    Mancini to take over Italy coach job with Ranieri as technical director
  4. The Chronicle

    Pirlo looked set to take over but on Monday pulled out following controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. “I believed that the best person to become head coach was Roberto Mancini,” said Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago.

    Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
  5. Joy Online

    Pirlo looked set to take over but on Monday pulled out following controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company. “I believed that the best person to become head coach was Roberto Mancini,” said Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago.

    Mancini reappointed Italy boss after Pirlo controversy
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    However, Pirlo’s candidacy came under scrutiny because of his role as a global ambassador for Russian bookmaker Fonbet, prompting objections from Italian Football Federation (FIGC) officials and from Italian lawmakers.

    Pirlo out of Italy coaching race
  7. Joy Online

    His appointment as Italy’s next head coach had not been confirmed by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) yet was being treated as all but certain.

    Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
  8. Joy Online

    Earlier this week, Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malago said talks had been held with Guardiola, who left Manchester City this summer after 10 years, and “exceptions” could be made for his salary.

    Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
  9. The Chronicle

    Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.

    Italy could make financial ‘exceptions’ for Guardiola
  10. Joy Online

    Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.

    Italy could make financial ‘exceptions’ for Guardiola
  11. Joy Online

    He was banned for 10 months by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for breaching betting rules shortly after his arrival.

    Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle’s Tonali
Sport

Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Federation after Pirlo plan falls through

The News

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy Federation after Pirlo plan falls through

    Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles with the Italian Football Federation after Andrea Pirlo withdrew as a coaching candidate due to opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company. The departures, coming just 16 days after Maldini's appointment, leave the federation without a clear national team strategy following Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup.

    19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Mancini returns as Italy coach; Ranieri named technical director

    Roberto Mancini will return for a second spell as Italy national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso who left in April following a World Cup qualifying defeat, while Claudio Ranieri will take over as technical director. The appointment came after Pep Guardiola turned down the role and Andrea Pirlo's candidacy was blocked due to ties to a Russian betting firm.

    19 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws

    Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time, a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the position due to controversy over ties to a Russian betting company and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.

    29 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Mancini reappointed Italy manager after Pirlo withdraws

    Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching job contention

    Andrea Pirlo said he is no longer in contention to become Italy's head coach after criticism over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company Fonbet drew objections from Italian Football Federation officials and lawmakers.

    28 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 27 July

  1. Pirlo withdraws from Italy coaching role amid Russian betting firm row

    Andrea Pirlo has withdrawn as a candidate to coach the Italian national football team following backlash over his ties to Russian betting company Fonbet and appearances alongside pro-Kremlin figures. The controversy also prompted two senior Italian Football Federation officials, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, to resign.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Italy approached Ancelotti before Guardiola for coaching role

    Italy's Football Federation approached Carlo Ancelotti, currently Brazil's manager, before holding talks with Pep Guardiola to fill the national team head coach position vacant since Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in April.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Italy could make salary exceptions to hire Guardiola

    Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed talks have been held with Pep Guardiola about becoming Italy head coach, and that financial exceptions could be made for his salary. Italy has been without a head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following the country's failure to qualify for the World Cup.

    23 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Italy could make salary exceptions for Guardiola

    Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed. Malago stated that financial exceptions could be made for the 55-year-old's salary, though he noted it is not certain the appointment will proceed.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Tottenham signs Newcastle midfielder Tonali for £100m

    Tottenham completed the signing of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee of £92.5m initially plus £7.5m in add-ons, after the 26-year-old Italian spent three seasons with the Magpies.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

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