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The FIGC election happened without much fanfare as incumbent president Gabriele Gravina was the only candidate and received 96,68 percent of the vote.

FIGC President Gravina Re-Elected for a Third Term

February 4, 2025 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025
The FIGC election happened without much fanfare on deadline day as incumbent president Gabriele Gravina was the only candidate and received 96,68 percent of the vote. Despite the chatter, Alessandro Del Piero didn’t throw his name in the hat.
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The FIGC election happened without much fanfare as incumbent president Gabriele Gravina was the only candidate and received 96,68 percent of the vote.

Italian Football to Make Big Changes to Loans Over Time

January 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market
The FIGC, the Italian Football Association, has decided to gradually reduce the number of loans each team can make, implementing a FIFA directive that dates back to 2022. The tweak will come into effect next summer.
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FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has made up his mind and will run for a third term, potentially challenging Alessandro Del Piero.

FIGC President Gravina to Compete for Re-Election

November 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri
Alessandro Del Piero would have to face a formidable foe if he indeed decided to run for the FIGC presidency, as the current holder of the position, Gabriele Gravina, made up his mind and will vie for his third term.
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Alessandro Del Piero didn’t shy away from the chatter about being a candidate to helm the FIGC, the Italian Football Association.

Del Piero Discusses Potential Run to Preside the FIGC

November 28, 2024 Enrico Passarella FSGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri
Alessandro Del Piero didn’t shy away from the chatter about being a candidate to helm the FIGC, the Italian Football Association, but suggested there weren’t the conditions for him to do it openly yet: "Somebody needs to propose me."
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The FIGC, the Italian Football Association, will elect its new president on February 3rd, and Alessandro Del Piero is considering running for the position.

Del Piero Mulling Whether to Run for FIGC Presidency

November 25, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market
The FIGC, the Italian Football Association, will elect its new president on February 3rd, and Alessandro Del Piero is considering running for the position. Current president Gabriele Gravina, who's been at the helm since 2018, is still on the fence.
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Despite an underwhelming Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti isn’t at risk of getting the ax even should Italy not fare well in the Nations League.

Italian FA Head Backs Spalletti, Welcomes Innovations

September 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, The Azzurri
Despite an underwhelming Euro 2024, Luciano Spalletti isn’t at risk of getting the ax even should Italy not fare well in the Nations League. Federal president Gabriele Gravina was clear on the matter in an interview: "It'd be a strategic error."
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The president of the FIGC (the Italian Football Association) Gabriele Gravina is under investigation for potential offenses that predate his current role.

FIGC Head Gravina Under Investigation in Strange Affair

March 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A
The president of the FIGC (the Italian Football Association) Gabriele Gravina is under investigation for potential offenses that predate his current role. He was interrogated in Rome on Wednesday. He had asked to meet with the DA’s office to defend himself.
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Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship along with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup too.

Italy Passed on Joining Bid to Host the 2030 World Cup

November 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, The Azzurri, World Cup
Italy was awarded the joint organization of the 2032 European Championship with Turkey, but it had the chance to host the 2030 World Cup along with Saudi Arabia and Egypt. They passed on the opportunity for a few reasons, as federal president Gabriele Gravina revealed.
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Juventus have expressed their full support to Fagioli, who has been given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500 for violations.

Juventus Offer Full Support to Fagioli Post Suspension

October 19, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A
Juventus have expressed their full support to tainted midfielder Nicolò Fagioli, who has been given a 12-month ban, with five months suspended, and fined €12,500 for betting violations. Fagioli was handed a reduced sentence after he agreed to a plea bargain with the federation, which cites to therapy for gambling and betting addiction.
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Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina believes FIFA should intervene in Saudi Arabia’s stance on overloading finances with to lure stars.

FIGC President Gravina: “Italy Should Seize Euro 2032 Opportunity”

October 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Euro 2032, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has admitted to Italy lagging behind in state-of-the-art stadiums, but is hopeful for the future, especially after the recent inauguration of Fiorentina’s Viola Park.
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FIGC is closing in on the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, and more details have emerged about the abrupt separation with Roberto Mancini.

More Backstories Pop Up Regarding Mancini Sudden Exit

August 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Serie A, The Azzurri
FIGC is closing in on the appointment of Luciano Spalletti, and, in the meantime, more details have emerged about the abrupt separation with Roberto Mancini. The coach cited the overhaul of his staff as the main reason. However, that wasn’t part of the first communications with the president beforehand.
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After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

De Laurentiis Wants FIGC to Pay Up to Hire Spalletti

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, The Azzurri
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is facing pressure concerning the clause that binds Luciano Spalletti but has no intention to budge. He penned a letter addressing the topic: "It’s a matter of principles tied not only to Napoli but the whole Italian football that has to step out its amateurish attitude."
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