😱Scandal in Italy: Maldini on brink of quitting after Pirlo veto | OneFootball

The Italy national team is going through hours of uncertainty following the collapse of the appointment of its new head coach. After the FIGC ruled out Andrea Pirlo’s arrival because of his commercial ties to a Russian betting company, the institutional crisis shifted to the sporting leadership headed by Paolo Maldini.

Short circuit over the bench and the shadow of resignation

Maldini, who took up his role just two weeks ago alongside Leonardo, is considering submitting his resignation imminently. The sticking point lies in the choice of replacement: while the top brass want to impose the names of Roberto Mancini or Antonio Conte, the former defender is firmly backing the hiring of Thiago Motta.

Chiellini emerges as a replacement option

With the likely departure of Maldini’s staff, the federation is already considering an internal restructuring. Giorgio Chiellini’s name is gaining traction to take over as the new head coach or sporting director if the split is finalized. The next few hours will be decisive in determining the direction of the Azzurra.

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