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Italy rebuild collapses in only 16 days as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo walk out after FIGC blocks Pirlo appointment plan

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  1. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resigned from their FIGC roles 16 days after appointment.

  2. FIGC president Giovanni Malagò blocked the appointment of Andrea Pirlo as Italy head coach.

  3. Maldini and Leonardo viewed the Pirlo rejection as proof they lacked promised authority.

  4. Maldini was FIGC technical director and Club Italia president; Leonardo was his advisor.

  5. The rebuild aimed to develop a common football identity across Italy's senior and youth teams.

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