Mansion Sports – Paolo Maldini could resign from his position as Technical Director of the Italian Football Federation if the plan to appoint Andrea Pirlo as head coach of the Italy national team fails to materialize.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Maldini has always been known for his strong and resolute character. He has demonstrated it repeatedly throughout his career, both on and off the pitch.

After failing to secure Pep Guardiola, Maldini, together with his advisor Leonardo, put forward one name to revive the Italy national team: Andrea Pirlo.

Pirlo's Appointment Was Once Considered a Matter of Time

The official announcement of Pirlo's appointment as head coach of the Italy national team was once considered only a matter of time.

However, the entire process then turned into a political issue due to Pirlo's relationship with the Russian betting company, "Fonbet."

His connection with Russian businessman Sergey Lomakin created an issue that has now developed into a national matter and has proven difficult to resolve.

Maldini Surprised by the Situation

According to the newspaper:

"This scenario is clearly not something Paolo Maldini had prepared for, as the turmoil that emerged over the past few hours has left him in a state of shock."

Providing assurances regarding Pirlo's technical quality was entirely Maldini's responsibility as Technical Director.

Now, he finds himself in a situation that forces him to defend his decision before a world that is completely unfamiliar to him—the world of politics.

Political Opposition to Pirlo Raises Various Suspicions

A line of thought has begun to emerge in the minds of many people, and perhaps also in Maldini's own mind.

The political opposition to Pirlo may be nothing more than a pretext to avoid implementing the decision that had already been made by the Technical Director of the Italian Football Federation.