Antonio Conte
Italian association football player and manager
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons, cropped)
- Sep 10
Pochettino says Tottenham deserve 2016-17 Premier League title after Chelsea financial breaches
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino argued Chelsea should forfeit their 2016-17 Premier League trophy following penalties for undisclosed agent payments totaling up to £47 million.
- Jul 27
Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after federation blocks Pirlo appointment over Russia ties
Paolo Maldini stepped down as Italy's technical director and Leonardo resigned as his advisor on Monday after the FIGC vetoed Andrea Pirlo's appointment as head coach, citing the former midfielder's ambassadorship with Russian betting firm Fonbet.
- Jul 25
La Russa on Pirlo as Italy coach: 'God help us,' calling it a leap in the dark after Guardiola pursuit fizzled
Senate President Ignazio La Russa voiced sharp skepticism over Andrea Pirlo's expected appointment as Italy's head coach, calling the move a 'leap in the dark' and lamenting that the federation settled for a 'mouse' after chasing Pep Guardiola.
- May 26
AC Milan in Turmoil: Cardinale Fires Allegri and Entire Leadership, Only Ibrahimovic Remains as Club Faces €90M Financial Hit
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale has executed a sweeping purge of the club's technical and executive leadership, firing manager Massimiliano Allegri, CEO Giorgio Furlani, sporting director Igli Tare, and technical director Geoffrey Moncada after a disastrous season that saw the Rossoneri miss out on Champions League qualification.