Italy in shambles again! Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resign from FIGC roles after just two weeks over Andrea Pirlo rejection
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their roles at the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after only 16 days. The resignations followed the federation's rejection of their preferred candidate, Andrea Pirlo, for the national team head coach position.
Why it matters
The sudden departure of high-profile figures creates a leadership crisis for the Italian national football team during a critical rebuilding phase.
Italian football has been plunged into fresh chaos following the sensational resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo just 16 days into their tenure. The high-profile duo decided to walk away from the FIGC project after the federation blocked their chosen candidate for the national team job, Andrea Pirlo.
Maldini and Leonardo have decided to resign from their roles with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), as reported by Sky Sport Italia . The move comes just days after both figures had agreed to take on their positions as part of a major overhaul of the national team's management structure.
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