- Top names have been approached to replace Italy’s coach, including Pep Guardiola (fresh off a trophy-laden spell at Manchester City) and Carlo Ancelotti.
- Paolo Maldini is the new FIGC technical director and has led talks — the federation hopes to announce a new coach within the week.
- The move follows Italy missing a third straight World Cup; other contenders linked to the job include Roberto Mancini, Antonio Conte and Andrea Pirlo.
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