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Italy hopes for Paolo Maldini as technical director, decision pending

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:25 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Italy hopes for Paolo Maldini as technical director, decision pending

Summary

Reports indicate increasing optimism within the FIGC regarding Paolo Maldini's potential appointment as technical director of the Italy national team. Newly-elected FIGC President Giovanni Malago aims to finalize these roles, including head coach, soon. Maldini has not yet made a decision, but indications suggest a more positive stance as discussions progress. A definitive answer from Maldini is expected within the coming days.

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By the Numbers

•Increasing optimism about Maldini's role as technical director with FIGC.
•Malago hopes to resolve technical director and head coach appointments swiftly.
•Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini are frontrunners for head coach.
•Maldini remains undecided but signs are positive.
•A decision from Maldini is anticipated within the next few days.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Italy increasingly optimistic about Maldini but Milan legend remains undecided

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Thursday’s reports claim that there is increasing optimism regarding the potential appointment of Paolo Maldini to the role of technical director with the Italy national team set-up among the FIGC, ...
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