Ex Milan youth chief Galli slams Maldini: ‘You can't talk about youth development without experiencing it'

Malagò shifts Italy blame onto Pirlo and Maldini over ‘bad impression'

Rivera: ‘Pirlo not right for Italy‚ I'm amazed anyone thought he could be'

Andrea Pirlo is no longer in the running to become Italy's next manager after 'political' concerns were raised over the football legend's sponsorship deal with a Russian betting company. Pirlo‚ 47‚ was backed by former team-mate and new Italian Football Federation (FIGC) technical director Paolo Maldini to land the role after legendary ex-Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola reportedly declined the opportunity. The former AC Milan and Juventus star was on the brink of agreeing a deal with the crisis-hit football nation before several Italian politicians raised concerns about Pirlo's role as an ambassador for Russian betting firm Fonbet.

Chiellini among alternatives if Maldini leaves Italy position

15 days of Italy turbulence: Why Maldini could immediately walk away from FIGC

EXCLUSIVE: Massimo Taibi on Paolo Maldini's Italy appointment & Man United career

Malagò set to meet Pirlo as Maldini makes decision on new Italy coach

Guardiola re-appears on Italy head coach shortlist after Maldini appointment

Capello: 'Nobody better than Maldini for Italy‚ Mancini mistake too big to forget'

Official: Maldini appointed FIGC technical director in Italy national team revolution

Paolo Maldini named new Italy technical director with Leonardo as advisor

Maldini to become new Italy technical director; joined by Leonardo as advisor

Arsenal track defender who has been compared to Italian legend Paolo Maldini

Lewis Miley genuinely likened to Paolo Maldini as makeshift defender ‘bullied' Chelsea star

The making of Milos Kerkez: Liverpool's new 'young horse' who wowed Paolo Maldini - 'he's out of this world good'

The making of Milos Kerkez: Liverpool's new 'young horse' who wowed Paolo Maldini - 'he's out of this world good'

'Every time I went to head the ball‚ Franco Baresi and Paolo Maldini put an elbow in the back of my head‚ and basically knocked me out‚ I played for 75 minutes with a bottle of smelling salts in my hand' Chris Waddle on his experience with two Italy icons

Virgil van Dijk told what he must do to rival Paolo Maldini after new Liverpool contract

Chelsea could be about to unleash the 'next Paolo Maldini' as Enzo Maresca drops hint

Maldini replies to Theo as Milan star apologises after latest goal

Theo Hernandez: ‘Incredible to surpass my idol' Paolo Maldini with Milan record

Picture: Paolo Maldini's reaction when his son Daniel made senior Italy debut

Paolo Maldini's son‚ Daniel‚ gets 1st Italy call-up

Paolo Maldini thinks Man Utd are ready to splash £30m on a 'very exciting player'

So what if Ivan Toney is arrogant? Strikers need swagger - I backed myself against Paolo Maldini aged 21‚ writes JAY BOTHROYD

Calafiori 'a young Paolo Maldini' who can help take Arsenal to title - Cole

The new Paolo Maldini and Italy's Euros sensation Riccardo Calafiori poised to fortify Arsenal's defence and boost Arteta's title bid if he joins the Gunners from Bologna‚ writes PETE JENSON

Who is Clinton Nsiala? Rangers new transfer recruit spotted by Paolo Maldini with potential for superstardom

Diogo Dalot hails the influence of Paolo Maldini on his Manchester United career

Could Paolo Maldini be the right man for Newcastle? The former AC Milan sporting director has excelled in the transfer market‚ is well regarded by his peers... and would jump at the chance to replace Dan Ashworth

Paolo Maldini and former Newcastle star on shortlist to replace Dan Ashworth

Maldini: Newcastle Utd set sights on ex-Milan director

Daniel and Paolo Maldini score against Ranieri's Cagliari

Tottenham Hotspur have edge over Real Madrid to sign 'indispensable' defender‚ compared to Paolo Maldini: report

Former Liverpool star closes in on Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most appearances in European competitions... as he edges past Iker Casillas and Paolo Maldini

Galliani made fun of Paolo Maldini after his son's goal against Salernitana - video

Rangers linked with left-back who's been compared to Paolo Maldini

Mark Hateley exclusive: AC Milan sacking Paolo Maldini should NEVER have happened

Paolo Maldini's failed Manchester United transfer as INEOS 'consider' former AC Milan ace appointment

Manchester United-linked Paolo Maldini opens up on plans for future

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini slams the club's owner as he claims there is 'no real respect for the team's identity' and hits out at 'weak' reasons for his sacking as technical director

Pioli: 'Thanks Maldini‚ but I'm not alone at Milan'

Paolo Maldini responds to Man Utd sporting director links

Maldini breaks silence after Milan dismissal: ‘Decision made months before'

Maldini on future plans‚ Saudi openness and new Milan stadium

AC Milan icon Paolo Maldini fuels talk of surprise Man Utd role under Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Paolo Maldini gives update on his future amid links to Manchester United sporting director role

Why AC Milan icon Paolo Maldini has been tipped to become Manchester United sporting director

'Maybe halfway' - Paolo Maldini addresses future amid Manchester United sporting director links

Maldini tried to bring Messi to AC Milan

Paolo Maldini reveals he spent 'ten days' trying to lure Lionel Messi to AC Milan before the Italian side 'realized it was impossible' with the Argentine ultimately heading to Inter Miami

Arsenal must avoid January transfer for star Mikel Arteta loves despite Paolo Maldini comparison

Erik ten Hag knows what he will get from Paolo Maldini amid Manchester United sporting director links

British press link Maldini with Manchester United role

Paolo Maldini 'open to Manchester United role under Sir Jim Ratcliffe'

Meeting Paolo Maldini sparked something in me

Stefano Pioli claims Sandro Tonali's £52m transfer to Newcastle was a 'good opportunity' for everyone... as the AC Milan boss admits he used to argue with sacked technical director Paolo Maldini

Chelsea confirm signing of 'next Paolo Maldini'‚ 17‚ from Prem rivals

Mike Maignan 'is NOT interested in joining Chelsea after they missed out on Europe'‚ despite uncertainty surrounding the AC Milan goalkeeper's future following Paolo Maldini's exit

Lewis Ferguson's stunning Bologna form catches Paolo Maldini's eye as Mark Hateley reveals legend's rave review

Paolo Maldini WASTED AC Milan's transfer budget and failed to replace key players but his trust in Stefano Pioli to deliver the Serie A title paid off in 2022... where it went wrong for the Rossoneri legend after his sacking

Scott Carson hits back at fan over Champions League jibe as he equals Paolo Maldini record

Ruben Loftus-Cheek's AC Milan transfer in limbo after Paolo Maldini exit

Chelsea target Mike Maignan posts cryptic message raising doubts over his AC Milan future... with the goalkeeper 'angered by club legend Paolo Maldini's shock sacking'

Sorry AC Milan fans: Why this brief revival is gone - just like Paolo Maldini

AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini's sacking is officially confirmed after the technical director's 'tense meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale on Monday'... leaving a number of high-profile names considering their futures

Club legend Maldini steps down from AC Milan technical director's role

Paolo Maldini out as AC Milan's technical director after reported break with US owner

MUTINY IN MILAN: Chelsea target Mike Maignan‚ star left back Theo Hernandez and midfielder Sandro Tonali 'are all fuming at Paolo Maldini facing the sack and eyeing an exit' after Rafael Leao went public with his shock at the news

Milan SACK Paolo Maldini to throw Chelsea star's transfer into doubt

Chelsea transfer target reacts after AC Milan's shock decision to sack Paolo Maldini

AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini 'has been SACKED following a tense meeting with owner Gerry Cardinale'... leaving 'Theo Hernandez and Chelsea target Mike Maignan considering their futures' as Rafael Leao reacts on Twitter

Paolo Maldini may be the perfect go-between for Milan's players and board‚ but his failure to bring in a striker will not be forgotten in a hurry - he's one of the club's all-time greats‚ but how has he performed as a technical director?

MICAH'S MOMENTS: This Manchester City team DON'T have to win the Champions League to be considered great‚ Steve Cooper should be in the manager of the year discussion... and how I was left star-struck by meeting Paolo Maldini

Thierry Henry and Paolo Maldini's awestruck exchange was pure football heritage

'You used to SCARE me': Thierry Henry tells AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini he used to fear playing against him during his career - insisting the Italian used to 'epitomise what defending is all about'

Thierry Henry and Paolo Maldini's awestruck exchange was pure football heritage

Abdelkader meets Paolo Maldini to discuss Diaz's future at Milan

Carlo Ancelotti tells Paolo Maldini that Real Madrid will meet Milan in Champions League final

Milan Sporting Director Paolo Maldini to meet with Jorge Mendes with El Clasico duo on the table

Paolo Maldini wasted £44m on flops‚ stars are failing to deliver and boss Stefano Pioli keeps getting it WRONG... AC Milan endured a nightmare January - but that's good news for Spurs as their Champions League showdown beckons

Report: Paolo Maldini now personally trying to stop Tottenham transfer

Liverpool urged to pinch 'Chelsea's own Paolo Maldini' to form super Van Dijk partnership

21 of the best quotes on Paolo Maldini: ‘His soul belongs to Milan'

Paolo Maldini provides update on Rafael Leao future amid exit talk

Harry Maguire turns into 'prime Paolo Maldini' with England fans sure 'it's coming home'

Paolo Maldini admits AC Milan missed Rafael Leao extension deadline

Paolo Maldini's son Daniel scores for Spezia versus Milan

Report: Paolo Maldini Addresses Rafael Leao To Chelsea Rumours

Olivier Giroud is quickly emerging as one of Paolo Maldini's greatest-EVER signings... the 36-year-old striker is ageing like a fine wine as he continues to shine for both Milan and France

How Graham Potter can overcome Wesley Fofana 'problem' vs Crystal Palace with Paolo Maldini move

Paolo Maldini's Sven Botman comments offer unexpected reminder to Newcastle over transfer attraction

Rafael Leao: Paolo Maldini insists Chelsea target wants to stay at AC Milan but is 'not unsellable'

Maldini confident that Leão will sign new Milan deal - could Chelsea tempt the star to England?

Club legends who were handed boardroom roles including Mark Noble and Paolo Maldini

Chelsea report: AC Milan confirm Blues interest in Portugal star Rafael Leao

Paolo Maldini addresses Rafael Leao's future amid Chelsea‚ Manchester City talk

Why captain Leah Williamson is England's Paolo Maldini

Why captain Leah Williamson is England's Paolo Maldini