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Andrea Pirlo will not become Italy’s next head coach, despite reaching an agreement in principle with the FIGC over the weekend.
Why Pirlo won’t become Italy’s head coach
UDINE, ITALY – MAY 02: Andrea Pirlo, Head Coach of Juventus looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and Juventus at Dacia Arena on May 02, 2021 in Udine, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
During the latest episode of the Football Italia LIVE Show, Lorenzo Bettoni and Richard Hall explained how the former midfielder had been on the verge of signing a four-year contract before the deal unexpectedly collapsed.
The appointment was derailed by a political backlash over Pirlo’s role as a brand ambassador for a Russian betting company, a controversy that ultimately proved too significant to ignore. However, as Lorenzo and Richard reveal in the video, the ambassadorial role was only part of the story.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 8: Former New York City FC player Andrea Pirlo waves to fans prior to the MLS match against Orlando City at Yankee Stadium on March 8, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Getty Images)
The pair take a closer look at the events behind the scenes, explaining why Pirlo’s expected arrival was blocked and examining the wider factors that influenced the FIGC’s final decision.
Watch the full explainer below:
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