Italy's Search for a Saviour: The Unlikely Hope of Pep Guardiola The Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) search for a new national team coach has taken an unexpected turn with reports that they've sounded out Pep Guardiola as their top candidate.
This news is a stark reminder of the current state of Italian football and the challenges facing its establishment.
Guardiola, who left Manchester City in May, may seem like an unlikely choice to lead Italy's national team.