Andrea Pirlo was one of the best midfielders of his generation. The 46-year-old retired in 2017 after winning the FIFA World Cup with his country and the UEFA Champions League on two occasions with AC Milan. Since retiring, he has managed his former club, Juventus, and took the reins at Sampdoria for a season before being fired.
showing the Flero native in a jersey with the Fonbet logo
Pirlo’s back in the news this week after he partnered with a Russia-focused sportsbook named Fonbet. The online gambling operator announced the news in an Instagram post, showing the Flero native in a jersey with the Fonbet logo. Several media outlets across Europe greeted the news with disdain due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
As part of the ambassadorship, Pirlo will appear at events in Russian cities. He’s the latest in a line of former soccer players who have been scrutinized for working with Russian operators. Legendary Brazilian player Ronaldinho and former Roma legend Francesco Totti both have signed similar deals in recent years.
