Paolo Maldini and Leonardo Resign From FIGC Over Andrea Pirlo Rejection
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their positions as Technical Director and Sports Advisor of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), following the collapse of Andrea Pirlo’s appointment as Italy’s new head coach. The joint resignation comes just two weeks after the FIGC announced Maldini’s appointment as Technical Director and head of the […]
Andrea Pirlo Out of Italy Manager Race Over Russian Sponsor Controversy
Andrea Pirlo’s run to become the next manager of the Italy national team has officially come to an end. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) informed Pirlo on Sunday evening that negotiations have been halted and he will not be appointed to succeed Gennaro Gattuso. Pirlo had previously reached a near-final agreement with Technical Director Paolo […]
Maldini Threatens Resignation as Italy Managerial Crisis Deepens Over Pirlo Appointment
The search for Italy’s next head coach has taken a dramatic turn, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that Paolo Maldini could resign from his role if he does not receive approval to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the new Azzurri manager. The impending crisis has shocked the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), as Maldini was appointed […]
Fact Check: Victor Osimhen Clarifies Galatasaray Salary Rumors and Tax Issue
Shocking statements attributed to Victor Osimhen have sparked widespread debate after a Turkish outlet claimed the Galatasaray striker attacked the club’s management over unpaid wages for three months. According to Haber Erk, Osimhen allegedly appeared in a video clip stating, “I haven’t received my salary in three months,” before issuing an ultimatum to officials: “If […]
Andrea Pirlo Agrees to Become New Italy National Team Head Coach
Andrea Pirlo has verbally agreed to take over as the head coach of the Italy national football team, putting the former Juventus manager on the verge of leading the Azzurri, according to football insider Fabrizio Romano. Pirlo gave his green light to a long-term project presented by Paolo Maldini, Technical Director of the Italian Football […]
Pep Guardiola Rejects Italy Offer to Extend Sabbatical
Pep Guardiola has officially rejected an offer from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to take charge of the Italy national team. FIGC Technical Director Paolo Maldini and his advisor Leonardo recently met with Guardiola in Barcelona to present their ambitious new project. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Guardiola evaluated the proposal over the past […]
Fiorentina Joins Fulham in Race to Sign Real Madrid Prodigy Franco Mastantuono
Fiorentina has officially entered the race to sign Real Madrid prodigy Franco Mastantuono, joining Fulham in pursuing the young Argentine star during the summer transfer window. According to Diario AS, citing Calciomercato, the Serie A side has inquired about securing the 18-year-old on a loan deal as they seek to strengthen their attacking options with […]
Luka Modrić Extends AC Milan Contract Until 2027
Luka Modrić has postponed his retirement for another season after AC Milan officially announced a contract extension for the Croatian legend through June 30, 2027. The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner expressed his delight at continuing with the Rossoneri, stating he felt welcomed and loved from his very first day at the club, and that Milan’s […]
Carlo Ancelotti Rejects Italy Managerial Job to Stay with Brazil
Carlo Ancelotti has turned down an offer to become the head coach of the Italy national football team, choosing to remain at the helm of Brazil despite the Seleção’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paolo Maldini, the newly appointed Technical Director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), confirmed that the Azzurri reached […]
Pep Guardiola to Italy? FIGC Chief Willing to Break Budget Limits for Spanish Manager
Giovanni Malagò, President of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), has confirmed ongoing talks with Pep Guardiola to convince him to take charge of the Italian national team, expressing readiness to grant a special financial exception to secure the former Manchester City boss. The statement follows a high-profile meeting in Barcelona between Italy’s technical director Paolo […]