Event Brief
Italy drops Pirlo as coach over Russia betting ties
Filed: Jul 27, 2026 at 6:05 AM ET
Summary: Italy’s potential appointment of Andrea Pirlo as national team coach is derailed by his commercial ties with Russia.
WHO: Italy
WHAT: Italy drops Andrea Pirlo as national team coach candidate due to his commercial ties with Russia.
WHEN: Jul 27, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: His commercial ties with Russia sparked political controversy amid the Ukraine conflict.
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