Andrea Pirlo a fost interzis pe banca Naţionalei Italiei: Este un scandal uriaș, cu bani din Rusia • Newsweek România

Andrea Pirlo's hopes of coaching the Italian national team have been dashed due to a scandal involving a secret contract with a Russian betting company. The Italian Football Federation halted negotiations after discovering the contract, which was deemed unacceptable amid UEFA's strict policies against Russian entities. This revelation shocked fans and led to Pirlo's exclusion from the coaching candidacy, despite his previous status as a potential savior for the team. The controversy arises at a critical time for Italian football, following their failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.