Sky Sport Italia’s report that Paolo Maldini and Leonardo met Pep Guardiola in Barcelona to discuss the Italy job was the main talking point during Football Italia’s latest LIVE show on

Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up on the real reasons behind his decision to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, in a new interview. The manner of his exit had been the subject of considerable speculation in the months leading up to its confirmation,

Pep Guardiola remains determined to stay away from coaching after rejecting Italy’s national-team project. The fallout has now escalated, with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo leaving the federation after its alternative plan collapsed.

Pep Guardiola has revealed he is currently experiencing no desire to return to football management following his departure from Manchester City. The 55-year-old Catalan tactician explained that he is focusing on personal reflection and family life after spending nearly two decades under the intense pressure of elite-level coaching.

The Italian Football Federation have held talks with Pep Guardiola in an attempt to convince him to become new national team head coach; Gennaro Gattuso left the role in April as Italy failed to qualify for their third successive World Cup;

Italy federation chief Giovanni Malago confirms talks with Pep Guardiola about the national team role, though he admits he isn’t sure a deal will happen.

Pep Guardiola has promised he will return to the Etihad Stadium in some capacity in the futureCatalan says he wants to be “behind-the-scenes” and will help Enzo Maresca if neededGuardiola adds he