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Italian football legend Andrea Pirlo was reportedly set to become the Italian national team coach but lost the opportunity due to his role as an ambassador for a Russian betting company, affecting other legends as well.
Andrea Pirlo's potential coaching agreement is reportedly in jeopardy due to his association with a Moscow-based betting company, prompting reflection from Italian football officials.
Andrea Pirlo's potential appointment as the new Italy national football team coach is reportedly in jeopardy due to his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. Despite Pirlo's statements that the deal is purely commercial, concerns about the association are causing complications for the Italian Football Federation.
Former Inter and national team star Sandro Mazzola defended Andrea Pirlo against 'hypocritical' criticism regarding his involvement with a Russian betting company, stating that betting companies sponsor many clubs and Pirlo shouldn't be asked to do what politicians won't.