Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Maldini quits Italy role after 16 days over Pirlo block
Paolo Maldini walked away as Italy's technical director after just 16 days.
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Who
Paolo Maldini
What
Resigned as Italy technical director
When
After 16 days in role
Why
Andrea Pirlo blocked for manager job
What happened. Paolo Maldini has quit as Italy's technical director after just over two weeks because Andrea Pirlo was blocked from becoming manager.
- Maldini pushed for Pirlo's appointment.
- Gennaro Gattuso quit after World Cup failure.
- Pirlo expressed frustration on social media.
“After learning last night that I am no longer the candidate to lead the Italian national team...”
— Andrea Pirlo
Italy must find a new manager and technical director after a failed World Cup campaign.
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