https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/maldini-leonardo-resign-italian-football-federation-roles-sky-sport-italia-says-2026-07-27/ "However, Maldini stepped down just 16 days later alongside Leonardo, the former Brazil international who had been brought in as his adviser. The decision to step down comes shortly after former Italy international Andrea Pirlo said he was no longer a candidate to coach the Italian national side. His prospective appointment faced fierce opposition over his commercial ties to a Russian betting company."   submitted by   /u/PhilMC_ [link]   [comments]