Andrea Pirlo does not become trainer of the italian national team. He was an important candidate for the post. Pirlo confirmed the news himself on the internet. He wrote a text on the page Instagram. Reason for the end is a contract.
Pirlo has a contract with a company from Russland. The company is called Fonbet. It is a provider for sports bets. Many people have criticized this contract. Pirlo said about this: The contract is only for the work. It has no political meaning. He has followed the criticism with bitterness.
Now there is new dispute at the football association. Paolo Maldini is an important director there. He wanted Pirlo as a trainer. Maldini now threatens with his resignation. Also the sports minister Andrea Abodi is angry. He speaks of a bad image for the sport.
The association is now quickly looking for another trainer. Possible names are Roberto Mancini or Antonio Conte. Giovanni Malagò is the boss of the association. He wants to show a decision soon. The new trainer is supposed to be fixed soon.
