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The front page of Il Fatto Quotidiano primarily focuses on the unexpected non-appointment of Andrea Pirlo as the Italian national football team's coach, exploring the reasons behind it, the reactions of key figures like Maldini and Malagò, and the involvement of a Russian betting agency. Other…
Andrea Pirlo expresses his disappointment on social media at not being chosen as the Italian national football team's coach, clarifying that his collaboration with a Russian betting agency had no political significance.
Following Pirlo's non-appointment, this article details the current situation, other coaching candidates, and the impending confrontation between FIGC President Malagò and AC Milan director Maldini, who may resign.
This opinion piece critiques the current leadership under Malagò, suggesting that his tenure has been a failure, particularly in light of the recent coaching appointment issues.
Italian authorities have moved to block the Russian betting portal Fonbet, a discovery that apparently came about due to its connection with the Andrea Pirlo coaching saga.
A controversy has arisen regarding the involvement of sons acting as agents for Pirlo and Maldini, with the article examining the relevant federal regulations and a past case involving Marcello Lippi.
This article reports on the ongoing 'No Tav' movement in Italy, where confrontations are overshadowing the significant delays and issues plaguing the high-speed rail project.
