Key Points
- Paolo Maldini signed a four-year contract with the Italian Football Federation until the end of the 2030 World Cup.
- Fabio Capello stated that Maldini is the right person for the restructuring of Italian football.
- Capello announced that he prefers Antonio Conte for Italy's future head coaching position.
- Maldini's management at Milan between 2019 and 2023 was shown as proof of success.
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Legendary head coach Fabio Capello has given his full support to the Italian Football Federation's appointment of Paolo Maldini as the new head coach. Milan and Italy National Team legend Maldini signed a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
According to Capello, a more suitable candidate than Maldini cannot be found for this restructuring process following the disappointment of Italian football failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The experienced coach pointed to the success Maldini displayed during his sporting director role at Milan between 2019 and 2023 as an example, stating that he believes he can build a project that knows how to win.
Capello also touched upon the issue of Italy's future new head coach, expressing his preference for Antonio Conte to be one of the candidates. Criticizing the way Roberto Mancini left the team, Capello emphasized that this sudden departure before important matches cannot be easily forgotten.
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- What role was given to Paolo Maldini in the Italian Football Federation?
- Paolo Maldini was appointed as the new head coach (sporting director) of the Italian Football Federation.
- What is Maldini's main goal in his new role?
- While he has been given time until the 2030 World Cup, his main goal is to restructure Italian football following the failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
- Who does Fabio Capello find suitable for Italy's new head coach?
- Capello stated that he prefers Antonio Conte to take charge of the Italian national team and is not warm to the idea of Roberto Mancini's return.
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