Paolo Maldini resigns as technical director of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) after about 16 days in the role, according to Sky reports. The split is linked to the FIGC’s decision not to appoint Andrea Pirlo as Italy’s head coach. Sky in Italy reports that Maldini’s departure follows the federation’s choice to move away from Pirlo despite earlier discussions over the coaching appointment.
Across the available reports, the focus remains on the sequence of events: Maldini is appointed as technical director, a head-coach decision is reached that does not include Pirlo, and Maldini subsequently exits the position. The reports do not add further detail in the provided text on the internal negotiations, alternative coaching plans, or the federation’s stated reasons beyond the non-appointment of Pirlo. The information presented is therefore centered on the timing of the resignation and the role of the head-coach saga in prompting his departure.
