# Italy Coach Job Rejected, Baldini's Candidacy Vetoed

- Topic: football
- Source: Football Italia
- Published: 2026-07-25
- Original: https://football-italia.net/thiago-motta-turned-down-italy-serie-a-baldini/
- Language: en
- Image: https://icdn.football-italia.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Silvio-Baldini-U21-Italy-coach-414x276.jpg

Thiago Motta turned down the Italy head coach position, while Serie A clubs opposed Silvio Baldini's potential appointment due to his controversial comments about club presidents.

## Key takeaways

- Thiago Motta declined the Italy coach job
- Serie A clubs vetoed Silvio Baldini's candidacy
- Baldini's comments about club presidents were deemed unacceptable

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