Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resign over blocked Pirlo appointment

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have officially resigned from their FIGC roles after federation president Giovanni Malagò blocked the appointment of Andrea Pirlo.

The Italian Football Federation internal crisis continue just days into its new project after technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo encountered strong pushback.

Federation president Giovanni Malagò reportedly refused to approve Andrea Pirlo as the new national team head coach, citing concerns over the former midfielder’s commercial ties to Russian business entities.

Meanwhile, Maldini and Leonardo viewed Pirlo as the ideal candidate to spearhead the tactical restructuring.

Angered by the federation’s intervention and the sudden collapse of their preferred managerial choice, the pair has now walked away from their newly assigned posts, plunging the Azzurri setup back into profound uncertainty.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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