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Sunday, 9 August 2026

Pep Guardiola Italy job: Maldini’s Barcelona meeting and the real reason he said no

Paolo Maldini says Pep Guardiola came very close to Italy, but turned it down after 10 gruelling Premier League years, not over money.

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Tuesday, 28 July 2026

Italy turn back to Roberto Mancini as Giovanni Malagò explains the reset

Italy manager Roberto Mancini is back, with Claudio Ranieri added as technical director after Giovanni Malagò pushed a fast FIGC reset.

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Italy's coach search unravels after Pirlo setback and Maldini exit

Andrea Pirlo is out of the Italy job, while Paolo Maldini and Leonardo lasted 16 days as FIGC's coach search slips deeper into chaos.

5 min read

Saturday, 25 July 2026

Andrea Pirlo set for Italy coach role on four-year deal

Andrea Pirlo is set for the Italy coach job on a four-year deal worth €1.5m per season after Ancelotti and Guardiola turned it down.

3 min read

Friday, 24 July 2026

Pep Guardiola turns down Italy and keeps his break from coaching

Pep Guardiola has turned down Italy after talks with the FIGC and says he will step back from coaching for a while.

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Thursday, 23 July 2026

Italy manager search starts with Ancelotti, then Guardiola

Paolo Maldini says Italy spoke to Carlo Ancelotti before Pep Guardiola and would rather wait for the right coach than rush the appointment.

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Sunday, 19 July 2026

Harry Kane points to Bayern Munich, not Tottenham

Harry Kane is “almost a No.10” in Antonio Conte’s view, while Bayern Munich prepare contract talks and Spurs hopes fade.

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Monday, 13 July 2026

Paolo Maldini first choice for Italy technical director

Giovanni Malagò says Paolo Maldini was his first choice as Italy technical director, with Leonardo added and a four-year FIGC rebuild underway.

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Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Pio Esposito keeps Manchester United watching after another Italy goal

Manchester United’s interest in Pio Esposito is growing after he scored again for Italy. He has 10 goals and six assists for Inter this season.

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