Italy poised to name Andrea Pirlo head coach
Italy appears set to appoint Andrea Pirlo as its new head coach of the men's national team after missing the 2026 World Cup, with Gennaro Gattuso leaving the role and the federation aiming to rebuild ahead of Euro 2028 and 2030 qualifiers. Reports indicate Guardiola and Ancelotti declined, leaving Pirlo, who currently coaches UAE’s United FC, to lead the Azzurri through a contract potentially covering the 2030 World Cup period.