Baldini blames dodgy directors for Italy’s footballing downfall: ‘A problem’
Silvio Baldini, Italy's interim head coach, attributes the country's football decline to self-serving directors. He emphasizes that these individuals prioritize personal interests over the development of the sport. Baldini's comments come as he prepares to lead the national team in upcoming friendlies following a disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.
- ▪Silvio Baldini is serving as Italy's interim head coach after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation.
- ▪Baldini criticizes directors in Italian football for focusing on their own interests rather than the growth of the game.
- ▪He has named a squad with 20 uncapped players for upcoming international friendlies.
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