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Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy positions amid coaching turmoil

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy positions amid coaching turmoil

Summary

Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have reportedly resigned from their roles with Italy, as confirmed by Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli. This news surfaced during a FIGC meeting in Rome, four days after a presentation of their plans to Serie A clubs. The resignations followed the blockage of Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach. Simonelli expressed disappointment at the situation, emphasizing that Maldini's involvement was seen as a positive for Italian football. Next steps regarding the national team's leadership remain unclear, though Roberto Mancini is a potential candidate for the coaching position.

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Key Details

•Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles during FIGC meeting
•Their resignations follow Andrea Pirlo's blocked coaching appointment
•Simonelli revealed they learned of the resignations via television
•Roberto Mancini is a potential candidate to become head coach
•FIGC had just presented their plans to Serie A clubs

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7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Simonelli on Italy chaos: ‘We discovered Maldini resigned from the TV’

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Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli reveals they only found out Paolo Maldini and Leonardo had resigned from their Italy roles ‘from the television, but it was in the air.’It was only four days ...
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