Antonio Conte
Coverage of Antonio Conte in the Nexus archive.
- Andrea Pirlo won’t be named Italy coach due to sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm
Andrea Pirlo is no longer a candidate to coach Italy due to political concerns over his sponsorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet. Italian politicians opposed the arrangement amid Italy's support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. Pirlo, who was an unpopular choice after failed coaching stints, stated the sponsorship was for commercial purposes and denied political implications.
- Meloni allies fail to take over Italian soccer
Giovanni Malagò became the new president of the Italian soccer association (FIGC) despite opposition from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government. Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup intensified a conflict over governance and reforms, with Malagò now tasked with addressing stadium upgrades for Euro 2032 and selecting a new national team coach.