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Andrea Pirlo Considered for Italy Head Coach as Mancini Remains Favorite
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
Italy is considering former player Andrea Pirlo for national team head coach after Gennaro Gattuso's exit, though Roberto Mancini remains the favorite. Pirlo's coaching record is modest, and the team must prepare quickly for upcoming Nations League matches.
- 01Italy seeks new head coach after missing three consecutive World Cups.
- 02Andrea Pirlo emerges as a candidate, backed by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.
- 03Pirlo's coaching career includes Juventus, Fatih Karagumruk, Sampdoria, and Dubai United.
- 04Federation president Giovanni Malago supports Maldini and Leonardo but is cautious about Pirlo.
- 05Roberto Mancini, Euro 2021 winner, remains the leading candidate.
- 06Italy must finalize a coach before Nations League games in two months.
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