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**Italy's coaching search hits another wall as Pirlo ruled out and Maldini quits.** - **Andrea Pirlo** — ruled out of Italy head coach role following Russian betting deal backlash - **Paolo Maldini** — resigns as FIGC technical director after just 16 days amid ongoing coaching chaos - **Italy job** — search continues with no clear frontrunner after two high-profile exits - **John Stones** — verbally agrees Inter Milan move, beating out Arsenal and Chelsea **What to watch:** Who FIGC lands on next — the clock is ticking and the credibility hits are adding up fast. The lineup's set. Drop in.