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Pirlo out of Italy football top job after backlash over Russian betting firm links

Italy's search for a national football coach has faltered following the collapse of a plan to appoint Andrea Pirlo.

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The brief

Italy has abandoned plans to appoint Andrea Pirlo as the national football coach. This decision follows scrutiny and backlash regarding Pirlo's ties to a Russian betting company and a UAE club.

Coverage from the BBC, NBC News, and the Financial Times emphasizes the impact of these Russian betting firm links on the hiring process. Additionally, The New York Times reports that Pep Guardiola has turned down the head coach role.

Future developments center on Italy's continued search for a national team coach after Pirlo stated he will not take the position and Guardiola declined the role.

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Quick answers

Why was Andrea Pirlo not appointed as Italy's coach?

The plan was abandoned following scrutiny and backlash over his ties to a Russian betting company and a UAE club.

Did any other high-profile managers consider the role?

According to The New York Times, Pep Guardiola turned down the role of Italy national team head coach.

What is Pirlo's current stance on the job?

ESPN reports that Pirlo says he will not coach Italy amid his betting ties to a UAE club.

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Andrea Pirlo Italy National Team Pep Guardiola Russian betting firms

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