Guardiola ‘among Italy options, not an impossible dream’ says Minister for Sport
Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi has stated that Pep Guardiola is a potential candidate for the Italy national team coach position. He emphasized that while Guardiola is a significant coach, the role of a national team coach differs from that of a club manager. Abodi believes that Guardiola's connection to Italy makes this possibility more plausible.
- ▪Andrea Abodi mentioned that Pep Guardiola is among the options for the Italy national team coach.
- ▪Guardiola is currently out of contract after a successful tenure at Manchester City.
- ▪The Minister for Sport highlighted that the role of a national team coach is different from that of a club manager.
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