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Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses

Paolo Maldini and ‌Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday. The move comes days after both figures agreed to take on the roles as part of a major overhaul of the national team management. Maldini was appointed technical director of the FIGC on July 11 to help rebuild the national side after they failed to qualify ‌for a ‌third successive World Cup. One ‌of ⁠his first tasks ⁠was to help identify a successor to Gennaro Gattuso, whose departure had left the coaching position vacant. However, Maldini stepped down just 16 days later alongside Leonardo, the former Brazil international who had been brought in as his adviser. The decision ⁠to step down comes shortly after ‌former Italy international Andrea ‌Pirlo said he was no longer a candidate ‌to coach the Italian national side.

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Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses

July 27 : Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Sky Sport Italia reported on Monday.

Pirlo out of Italy coach race after scrutiny over Russian betting company links

July 27 : Former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he was no longer in contention to become the country's head coach after his commercial links to a Russian betting company drew criticism and opposition to his potential appointment.

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Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses

Italy end turbulent managerial search as Roberto Mancini handed second spell

Roberto Mancini returning as new Italy coach - federation chief - ESPN

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Mancini to become Italy coach for second time, source says

Maldini, Leonardo resign from Italy federation after Pirlo coaching plan collapses

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