The Italian Football Federation is facing significant upheaval following the collapse of an agreement with Andrea Pirlo related to a betting scandal involving Russian firm Fonbet. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have both resigned from their positions within the Federation in the wake of this issue. Their departure follows a meeting with Italian National Olympic Committee President Giovanni Malagò, signalling a serious breach of trust. The scandal centers around alleged improper dealings connected to Fonbet and its impact on Italian football’s integrity. Mancini is now considered the leading candidate to become the new national team coach (ct). The Federation is now scrambling to address the fallout and restore confidence in its leadership. This crisis raises questions about oversight and the potential for foreign influence within Italian sport.