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Paolo Maldini appointed as Italy's new technical director amid FIGC changes

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

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Paolo Maldini appointed as Italy's new technical director amid FIGC changes

Summary

Fabio Capello supports Paolo Maldini's appointment as the FIGC's new technical director, alongside Leonardo as an advisor. Maldini's tenure starts following the departures of Gabriele Gravina and Gennaro Gattuso after Italy's World Cup play-off failure. Giovanni Malagò has recently assumed the FIGC presidency, and discussions for a new head coach are ongoing, with names like Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte considered. Capello emphasizes Maldini's exceptional qualifications and the need for a project to revitalize Italian football.

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By the Numbers

•Paolo Maldini appointed as technical director of FIGC.
•Leonardo joins as advisor to Maldini.
•Previous FIGC leadership changes follow World Cup disappointment.
•Selection of new head coach remains to be finalized.
•Capello praises Maldini’s capabilities and vision for the team.

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12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Capello: ‘Nobody better than Maldini for Italy, Mancini mistake too big to forget’

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Fabio Capello believes that the FIGC have made the right call in appointing Paolo Maldini as its new technical director, is pleased to see Leonardo joining him as an advisor, but says that Roberto Man...
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