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Andrea Pirlo excluded from Italy national team head coach position

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:35 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Andrea Pirlo excluded from Italy national team head coach position

Summary

Andrea Pirlo will not be the head coach of the Italy national soccer team, as he confirmed via social media. Pirlo was previously considered the frontrunner following announcements that Carlo Ancelotti would not take the role. Reports suggest that political pressure influenced the decision by FIGC President Giovanni Malagò to rule out Pirlo. Additionally, there are indications that FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini may resign amidst the situation. Updates on the coaching situation are ongoing.

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Status Watch

•Pirlo confirmed he is no longer in the running for the position.
•Political pressure reportedly influenced the FIGC's decision.
•Maldini's potential resignation follows the controversy surrounding Pirlo.
•Updates are being provided live as the situation develops.

Latest Updates

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