Andrea Pirlo, exclus din cursa pentru banca tehnică a Italiei din cauza unui contract cu o companie rusă

Andrea Pirlo has announced he is no longer a candidate for the Italy national team coach position due to controversy over a sponsorship deal with a Russian betting company. He clarified that the agreement is purely commercial and not politically motivated. His withdrawal from the race prompts the Italian Football Federation to consider other candidates, including Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini. Italy is seeking a new coach after failing to qualify for two consecutive World Cups, making this appointment crucial for the team's future.