Coaching guru Renzo Ulivieri is unimpressed by reports that Italy boss Antonio Conte's wages are being partly covered by sponsors Puma.
Ulivieri, who is in charge of the Italian Football Managers' Association, says the rumours do not reflect well on FIGC.
"Conte's contract paid by sponsors? I don't know. Nothing has been said to me," he said.
"[But if it's true] I believe, it's a sign of weakness from the Federation.
"The value of Conte as a Coach though is beyond question."
