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Paolo Maldini offered role as Azzurri technical director

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Paolo Maldini offered role as Azzurri technical director

Summary

Italian footballer Paolo Maldini has been offered the position of technical director for the national team, following Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Giovanni Malagò, the new FIGC president, announced this offer, describing Maldini as an ideal candidate due to his extensive experience both as a player and in management. The role includes responsibilities such as selecting a new head coach, with Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini as leading contenders. Malagò indicated that even if Maldini does not accept, the organization has contingency plans in place. This restructuring effort comes after multiple failures to reach the World Cup, prompting significant changes among staff.

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•Maldini's offer follows Italy's World Cup qualification failures.
•Giovanni Malagò seeks to restructure the national team.
•New technical director will help choose a head coach.
•Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini are top coaching candidates.
•Confession of a backup plan in case Maldini declines the role.

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11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Italian FA chief wants Maldini as Azzurri technical director

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Italian football legend Paolo Maldini has been offered the job of national team technical director as the Azzurri continue their restructuring in the wake of another failure to qualify for the World Cup. New national federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò told Rai Radio 1 that he has offered the job to former AC Milan great Maldini and was waiting for an answer.
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Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:49 AM
Italian FA chief wants Maldini as Azzurri technical director
Italian football legend Paolo Maldini has been offered the job of national team technical director as the Azzurri continue their restructuring in the wake of another failure to qualify for the World Cup. New national federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò told Rai Radio 1 that he has offered the job to former AC Milan great Maldini and was waiting for an answer.

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