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Andrea Pirlo, the 2006 World Cup champion and ex‑Juventus playmaker, removed himself from consideration for the Italy senior men’s national team coach role after criticism of his ties to the Russian betting company Fonbet, which has been associated with pro‑Kremlin events.
Andrea Pirlo has stepped back from the national team coaching race after criticism of his association with the Russian betting firm Fonbet, a relationship that has drawn political scrutiny and raised questions about the future of Italy’s football administration.
Andrea Pirlo has stepped back from the running to become Italy’s national team coach after a controversy erupted over his role as a global ambassador for the Russian betting company Fonbet. Politicians, diplomats and sports figures have weighed in, highlighting the intersection of sport, commerce and geopolitics.
The prospective appointment of Andrea Pirlo as Italy’s head coach has ignited a political row, driven by his ties to the Russian betting firm Fonbet and a recent Moscow appearance amid Ukraine’s aerial attacks.