Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure - Reuters
Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure Reuters
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"It's clear that Italian football needs to be rebuilt from the ground up and that starts with changes at the top of the FIGC."
— Andrea Abodi , Politician
"It’s evident to everyone that Italian soccer needs to be overhauled and that process needs to start with new leadership at the FIGC."
— Andrea Abodi , Politician
"It’s only fair to leave to those who come after me the freedom of selecting who will replace me."
— Gianluigi Buffon , Athlete
"Soccer has been in trouble since 2006."
— Renzo Ulivieri , Executive
"Italy’s latest failure is a definitive defeat and suggests that Italian football needs to be rebuilt from the ground up."
— Andrea Abodi , Politician
"I understood the request for resignation but that there was a suitable place to make evaluations."
— Gabriele Gravina , Executive
Key People
President of Uefa who commented on Omar Artan's officiating skills.
Andrea Abodi is Italy’s sports minister.
Antonio Conte is an Italian football manager known for leading various top clubs and national teams.
Gabriele Gravina is the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).
Gennaro Gattuso is the former Italy manager who left his position following team failures.
Giancarlo Abete is a former president of the Italian soccer federation (FIGC).
World Cup-winning goalkeeper and current technical director of Italy.
Giovanni Malago is the president of the Italian Football Federation.
Jannik Sinner is an Italian professional tennis player known for his powerful play and young talent.
Leonardo Bonucci is a technical assistant for the Italian national football team.
Current coach of AC Milan.
President of the Italian coaches association who commented on the state of Italian soccer.
Roberto Mancini is a former Italy international footballer and a contender for the Italy head coach position.
Current coach of Saudi club Al-Hilal who previously coached Inter Milan to a title.
President of the players' association advocating for regulatory changes in Serie A.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQdEViR2R3ZHJRbm8xVzVUVVJiVmZ2ZVZIV1FpejI2MFRIYTdSQjRfTjVxdDhKMm42ZnpudTg2b2lMWmpnOVYyc2dEdGRWTUFzTGxRbk44TlB1NFZvNm5ELXhyaV9YVHhQV3hNTGkxcUJReFF5Q3U5bmRoYWdsdlpuTHFQRlZlRGNSN0NsbmhqS0hNR1V0eVVlZ0Rsc1pySnpIRTVJMzRiWnh2ZDdkcndNWQ?oc=5" target="_blank">Italy federation chief resigns after another World Cup failure</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Gabriele Gravina, president of Italy's soccer federation, resigned amid political pressure after the national team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of Italy's football federation after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation following Italy's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, with elections for a new president scheduled for June 22.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, marking their third consecutive absence from the tournament.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of Italy's soccer federation, followed by Gianluigi Buffon stepping down as the national team’s delegation chief, after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
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