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Pep Guardiola declines Italian national team coaching role
Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to manage the Italian national team to prioritize time with his family after leaving Manchester City.
July 24, 2026
Pep Guardiola Rejects Offer to Lead Italy National Team
Pep Guardiola has rejected an offer to manage Italy, opting to continue his planned break from football after leaving Manchester City.
July 24, 2026
Italy Prioritized Ancelotti Before Initiating Talks with Guardiola
FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed that Italy pursued Carlo Ancelotti for the head coaching role before engaging in talks with Pep Guardiola.
July 23, 2026
Italian football chief reveals discussions with Pep Guardiola regarding national team role
Italian football federation head Giovanni Malago confirms he has spoken with Pep Guardiola about coaching the national side, though he remains uncertain if a deal will materialize.
July 22, 2026
Guardiola linked to Italy job amid questions about England interest
Former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is reportedly in talks with the Italian Football Federation, fueling speculation about his next managerial move.
July 20, 2026
Reports Suggest Italy Football Federation Pursuing Pep Guardiola for Head Coach Role
Italian football officials have reportedly met with Pep Guardiola in Barcelona to discuss the possibility of him taking over as the national team's head coach.
July 20, 2026
Milan prosecutors discontinue fraud investigation involving Italian referee chief
Prosecutors in Milan have requested the dismissal of a sporting fraud case against Gianluca Rocchi, Italy's top referee designator, citing a lack of evidence regarding match-fixing.
July 15, 2026
Paolo Maldini named technical director for Italian national football federation
Football icon Paolo Maldini has been named technical director of the Italian federation, tasked with rebuilding the national team following several consecutive World Cup qualification failures.
July 11, 2026
A Guide to Nations That Secured Consecutive FIFA World Cup Victories
Discover the limited history of nations that have successfully defended their FIFA World Cup titles, starting with Italy in the 1930s and followed by Brazil in the early 1960s.
July 5, 2026
Gennaro Gattuso Appointed as Lazio Manager Following Italy Exit
Gennaro Gattuso has been hired as the new head coach of Lazio, replacing Maurizio Sarri just months after his departure from the Italian national team following a failed World Cup qualification attempt.
June 23, 2026