Former players Paolo Maldini and Leonardo step down from roles connected to Italy’s football rebuild project after a proposed coaching plan involving Andrea Pirlo falls through. Multiple outlets report that Maldini and Leonardo resign days after joining efforts aimed at restructuring the national team. The departure follows backlash surrounding Pirlo’s potential appointment, with critics questioning the suitability of the proposed coaching direction. The changes occur as the Italian federation seeks to reset its management and technical setup following a period of performance and organizational challenges. While the reports do not detail the federation’s final decision or the specific sequence of internal discussions, they consistently state that Maldini and Leonardo leave their positions shortly after joining the rebuild initiative. The resignations are presented as part of a wider setback for the rebuild plan after the coaching proposal involving Pirlo collapses. Both sources frame the move as linked to the controversy and uncertainty around the coaching role, leading Maldini and Leonardo to withdraw from the federation’s restructuring efforts.