Maldini Named Technical Director of Italian Federation
The federation gave him broad authority over national teams as Italy tries to recover from missing three straight World Cups.
- On Saturday, the Italian Football Federation appointed Paolo Maldini as technical director to lead a national team rebuild, while also naming him president of Club Italia overseeing all national squads.
- The FIGC initiated this overhaul after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation as head coach after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina in March.
- President Giovanni Malago appointed 58-year-old Maldini to oversee technical operations, with Brazilian Leonardo serving as advisor; Malago said the appointment represents "a four-year commitment designed to take us from now through the next World Cup in 2030."
- Maldini must now prioritize hiring a new manager to replace Gattuso, with reports suggesting former Italy coaches Antonio Conte, recently departed from Napoli, and Roberto Mancini as top candidates.
- This appointment creates an unprecedented dual role within the FIGC, granting Maldini ultimate authority over sporting decisions as the federation aims to revitalize its structure following missed global tournament appearances.
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Italy Appoint Football Legend Paolo Maldini as New Technical Director
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has appointed former captain and legendary defender Paolo Maldini as its new Technical Director, bringing one of the country's most celebrated football figures back into the national team setup as Italy looks to rebuild its fortunes on the international stage. Sports News | Italy Appoint Football Legend Paolo Maldini as New Technical Director.
Italy appoint football legend Paolo Maldini as new Technical Director - The Tribune
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has appointed former captain and legendary defender Paolo Maldini as its new Technical Director, bringing one of the country's most celebrated football figures back into the national team setup as Italy looks to rebuild its fortunes on the international stage.
Italy Began Reconstruction: Paolo Maldini Is the New Manager and Will Appoint the Technical Director
In a project aimed at the 2030 World Cup, Milan’s former defender will coordinate the major selection and youth
Paolo Maldini, one of the historicals of the selection of Italy, will have the complicated task of rebuilding the vapuleada squadra azurri
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