Maldini and Leonardo leave the national team, shock resignations after Pirlo and Italy coach case

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo leave the national team. Today, Monday 27 Julythe technical director and the Italian consultant would have decided to resign, just ten days after the appointment, due to the coaching chaos that broke out around Andrea Pirlo. This was reported by SkySport, which announced that a meeting is underway between the FIGC president Giovanni Malagò and the federal components to resolve what is becoming a real puzzle.

The decision of Maldini and Leonardo would be linked, as mentioned, to the choice of the new number 1 of the FIGC not to pursue the candidacy of Pirlo, who the two had chosen as coach. The decision came after the storm that broke out around the former AC Milan midfielder due to his commercial relationships with Fonbet, the Russian betting provider.

Now, again according to SkySport, the favorite for the Italian bench is Roberto Mancini, Malagò’s favorite profile. In the background remains Antonio Conte, free after leaving Napoli and chosen by Serie A clubs.

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