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Silvio Baldini downplays Italy coaching future after two wins

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Silvio Baldini downplays Italy coaching future after two wins
Summary

Interim coach Silvio Baldini expressed no ambition to become the permanent head coach for Italy, stating, 'It doesn’t matter to me.' Baldini led Italy to two 1-0 victories against Luxembourg and Greece during his tenure, with Francesco Pio Esposito scoring both deciding goals. The squad featured 19 debutants, with Gianluigi Donnarumma as the only established player. The Italian Football Federation plans to vote for a new president on June 22, 2026, which will play a role in the decision regarding the head coach position.

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  • •Baldini has won both matches as Italy's caretaker coach.
  • •Esposito scored the winning goal in both games.
  • •Italy's team included 19 debutants in the recent matches.
  • •The Italian FA will decide on the head coach after June 22.
  • •Italy recently celebrated an U17 European Championship win.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Baldini coy on Italy future: ‘It doesn’t matter to me’
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Interim coach Silvio Baldini insists he’s not thinking about becoming the Azzurri head coach on a permanent basis: ‘It doesn’t matter to me. I simply wanted to be useful.’Baldini won two games...

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