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Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm
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Andrea Pirlo out of running for Italy job but defends deal with Russian betting firm
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- currentsapi-gapfill(Mixed)By Associated Press; Guardian staff reporter
Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns about Pirlo’s role as an ambassador for Fonbet, saying the national team c…
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