Pirlo withdraws from Italy coach race over Russian betting ties

Andrea Pirlo was eliminated from consideration for the Italian national football team's head coaching position after scrutiny emerged on July 27, 2026, concerning his connections to a Russian betting company. The controversy raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.

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