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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.

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.

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."

Roberto Mancini is currently unemployed after being sacked by Saudi Arabia and just turned 60. He revisited his decision to leave Italy

Mancini Regrets Italy Exit, Downplays Recent Roma Links

November 27, 2024 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Roma, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini is currently unemployed after being sacked by Saudi Arabia and just turned 60. He revisited his decision to leave Italy and addressed the courtship by Roma in an interview: "It was a wrong choice that I wouldn't repeat."

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.

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."

Italy and the FIGC are picking up the pieces following the early Euro 2024 exit. The new course will be led by the same key figures.

Gravina and Spalletti Seek Ways to Revive the Azzurri

July 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Italy and the FIGC are picking up the pieces following the early Euro 2024 exit. The new course will be led by the same key figures. Luciano Spalletti will stay at the helm and federal president Gianluca Gravina won’t resign.

Luciano Spalletti will issue his provisional Italy squad on Thursday and then cut it down to 26 men by June 7th. Only a few doubts remain.

Italy Reiterate Trust in Spalletti Despite Euro 2024 Fiasco

July 1, 2024 Marko Vrakela Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Reigning European champions Italy embarrassed themselves at Euro 2024, exiting the tournament in the round of 16 at the hands of Switzerland. Luciano Spalletti's team performed well below expectations as the Nati thumped them 2-0 on Saturday.

FIGC, the Italian FA, and Serie A have greenlighted a slight but meaningful tweak to their policy about extra-EU signings.

Serie A and FIGC Approve Small Change of Extra-EU Rules

May 15, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

FIGC, the Italian FA, and Serie A have greenlighted a slight but meaningful tweak to their policy about extra-EU signings that will come into effect this summer. The teams will continue to have two slots but without needing to open one by partying ways with a player.

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.

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.

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry.

Florenzi Denies Having Gambled Illegally on His Sport

November 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Florenzi was quickly interrogated by the Turin DA’s office after being added to the list of persons under scrutiny in the ongoing inquiry about a racket of illicit gambling sites, which disclosed that a few footballers were partaking. The Milan veteran acknowledged using them but denied having bet on football matches.

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