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Italy Seek World Coach
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 2h ago
After missing a third straight World Cup, Italy's federation approaches Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for the vacant coaching job, following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation. Ancelotti declines, leading Italy to intensify efforts for Guardiola.
How it unfolded
11h ago
Ancelotti rejects job; Italy focuses on Guardiola
1d ago
FIGC approaches Guardiola and Ancelotti for coach role
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Full story →Italy Offers Guardiola Deal for National Team Job
Italy offered Pep Guardiola a mega deal to lead the national team after Carlo Ancelotti rejected their offer.
Carlo Ancelotti, who coaches Brazil, turned down Italy's approach.
Paolo Maldini, Italy's Technical Director and former captain, confirmed the move at a press conference.
Earlier · 19h ago
Full story →Italy In Crisis: Federation Sounds Out Pep Guardiola And Carlo Ancelotti For Coach
Italian soccer federation FIGC contacted Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about coaching the national team.
Earlier · 4h ago
Full story →Italy pursue Pep Guardiola for national team job after Carlo Ancelotti rejection
The Italian football federation (FIGC) is pursuing Pep Guardiola for the national team manager position after Carlo Ancelotti rejected the offer.
FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed talks with both Guardiola and Ancelotti, who currently coaches Brazil.
The search follows Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, leading to the resignation of head coach Gennaro Gattuso and FIGC president Gabriele Gravina.
Maldini and special advisor Leonardo spent three days in Barcelona discussing the vacancy with Guardiola, who is out of work after leaving Manchester City.
Italy must appoint a new coach by September for their UEFA Nations League group stage matches against France, Belgium, and Turkey.