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FIGC doubts Pirlo’s Italy coach hire over Fonbet tie.

7/27/2026

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Football Federation (FIGC) reviews Andrea Pirlo’s contract and doubts his Italy coach appointment because of his Fonbet sponsorship.
Pirlo attended a Fonbet event with Marco Materazzi at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium during the Ukraine attacks.
FIGC president Giovanni Malagò, director Paolo Maldini and Leonardo back Pirlo, while European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno and Azione leader Carlo Calenda oppose him.

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Football Federation (FIGC) reviews Andrea Pirlo’s contract and doubts his Italy coach appointment because of his Fonbet sponsorship.
Pirlo attended a Fonbet event with Marco Materazzi at Moscow’s Luzhniki stadium during the Ukraine attacks.
FIGC president Giovanni Malagò, director Paolo Maldini and Leonardo back Pirlo, while European Parliament vice-president Pina Picierno and Azione leader Carlo Calenda oppose him.