Kayode: "Maldini inspires me. I said no to Nigeria, Italy are an honour"
Michael Kayode discusses his career path, rejection of Nigeria, inspiration from Paolo Maldini, and the importance of gaining experience in lower divisions.
Paolo Maldini
Paolo Maldini is a football coach covered on this page. Here you can find news about his teams, matches, comments, appointments and coaching decisions.
Maldini: Guardiola was close to managing Italy
Football legend Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola was very close to becoming the head coach of the Italian national team.
Maldini considered De Rossi and Grosso for head coach role
Paolo Maldini revealed that Daniele De Rossi and Fabio Grosso were candidates for the head coach position, but were blocked by an agreement between Serie A clubs.
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo resign from Italy roles after 16 days
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have resigned from their positions within the Italian football structure due to disagreements over the national team's coaching direction.
Andrea Pirlo to manage Italy after Thiago Motta rejection
Following a series of rejections from top candidates, Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have turned to Andrea Pirlo as Italy's new head coach.
Andrea Pirlo set to become Italy head coach on four-year deal
Andrea Pirlo has agreed to a four-year contract to take charge of the Italian national team, with an official announcement expected early next week.
Italy targets Guardiola and Pirlo for head coach position
The Italian Football Federation is looking for a new head coach following a streak of three missed World Cups, narrowing their search to Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo.
