Thiago Motta emerges as candidate to unite Italy factions

Former Juventus boss could bridge divide between Maldini, Leonardo and FIGC chief.

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What happened. Thiago Motta is the latest name linked with the Italy bench, with talks reportedly in progress.

• Ancelotti and Guardiola turned down the job.
• Pirlo's candidacy was blocked by a gambling site controversy.
• Motta would be 44 next month.

Motta could satisfy both Maldini/Leonardo's desire for new approach and Malagò's demand for experience.

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