Italy's football federation held talks with Guardiola and Ancelotti over coaching role

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti about taking charge of the national team, confirmed by Paolo Maldini. Italy are in crisis after failing to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time. The FIGC hopes to announce a new coach within the week; Guardiola is currently out of work, while Ancelotti remains Brazil's manager.