Because of proximity to Russia: Pirlo cancels Italy and justifies himself

“Throughout my career, first as a player and now as a coach, I have always carried out my work in full compliance with the laws of the countries in which I have worked and the contracts that I have signed,” explained the former midfield star.

Pirlo defends himself, Maldini threatens

The criticized professional collaboration with the Russian betting provider was in the context of his work United Arab Emirates arose and was exclusively commercial and sporting in nature. “Ascribing political meaning to it means ascribing to me beliefs that I have never expressed and that do not belong to me,” Pirlo emphasized.

As possible candidates for the position, for the most recent one too Pep Guardiola has canceled, now apply Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte. However, the Italian association is threatened with being without a technical director again.Paolo Maldini has apparently announced that without Pirlo he would no longer be available for a structural rebuild, Italian media reported.