Pep Guardiola rejects Italy head coach offer, to take break from management

Former Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has rejected an offer to coach the Italian national team and has decided to take a break from football management. The decision comes after talks between Guardiola and Italian Football Federation officials, including Technical Director Paolo Maldini. Italy was reportedly prepared to make salary concessions and hand Guardiola full control of the team.