Paolo Maldini appointed Italian national team technical director
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Paolo Maldini has been appointed as the new technical director of the Italian national team, with the agreement confirmed. He will work alongside FIGC president Giovanni Malagò.
Paolo Maldini has signed as the new technical director of the Italian national team, with the agreement confirmed. The former AC Milan defender will lead a new project for Italy alongside FIGC president Giovanni Malagò.
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