Andrea Pirlo Ruled Out of Italy Coach Job Due to Russian Sponsorship
Andrea Pirlo will not become the Italian national football coach due to his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm. This decision has also led to speculation about Paolo Maldini's resignation from the FIGC.
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Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm
Italian politicians had raised concern over appointment Former player says he has never expressed views on war Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns about Pirlo’s role as an ambassador for Fonbet, saying the national team coach should not have conflicting views on Italy’s support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Continue ...
By Associated Press
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Andrea Pirlo has said he is no longer in the running for the Italy national team coaching job in connection with an ambassador role for a Russian bookmaker. Pirlo said on Monday on Instagram that he learnt the previous night "that I am no longer a candidate for the Italy national team head coach position.
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