Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links
Andrea Pirlo is no longer being considered for the Italy national football coach position following scrutiny over ties to a Russian betting company.
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Italy has abandoned its plan to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the national football coach. The decision follows a backlash regarding Pirlo's links to a Russian betting firm.
Coverage from NBC News, the BBC, and the Financial Times emphasizes the scrutiny surrounding these Russian ties. ESPN reports that Pirlo has stated he will not coach Italy, citing betting ties to a UAE club.
Italy's search for a national football coach continues after this process stumbled. Further developments depend on who replaces Pirlo in the search process.
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Quick answers
Why is Andrea Pirlo not coaching Italy?
Italy abandoned the plan following backlash and scrutiny over his links to a Russian betting company.
What has Pirlo said about the situation?
According to ESPN, Pirlo stated he will not coach Italy amid betting ties to a UAE club.
Which news outlets are reporting this?
The story is being covered by NBC News, the BBC, Financial Times, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports (referencing Gazzetta).
Coverage (7)
- Pep Guardiola turns down Italy national team head coach role The New York Times · 6h ago
- Paolo Maldini has already threatened FIGC technical director over Pirlo fumble Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Italy abandons plan to make Andrea Pirlo coach after scrutiny over Russian betting company ties NBC News · 6h ago
- Italy’s search for national football coach stumbles over Russia links Financial Times · 6h ago
- 🚨 Gazzetta Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Andrea Pirlo says he won't coach Italy amid betting ties to UAE club ESPN · 6h ago
- Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links BBC · 6h ago broke it first
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