Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm

Italian politicians had raised concern over appointment Former player says he has never expressed views on war Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns about Pirlo’s role as an ambassador for Fonbet, saying the national team coach should not have conflicting views on Italy’s support for Ukraine in the war with Russia. Continue…