Malagò plays five-a-side with Mancini amid Italy coaching discussions

Giovanni Malagò, President of the FIGC, was seen playing five-a-side with Roberto Mancini, who is a candidate for the Italy national team head coach position. Malagò emphasizes that this week is critical for appointing a technical director first, with Paolo Maldini considered for the role. This follows the exits of Gennaro Gattuso as head coach and Gianluigi Buffon from his delegation chief role after Italy's recent losses. Malagò hints at the possibility of a surprising candidate emerging for the coaching position and anticipates developments over the weekend.

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