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Milan, Turin and Rome are expected to fill three of the five slots for Euro 2032, but it will a while for the other cities' projects to take shape.

Italy and Turkey Officialized as Joint Euro 2032 Hosts

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Euro 2032, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri, UEFA

As widely expected, UEFA announced that Italy and Turkey will host Euro 2032 together, marking the return of a major event to the Peninsula since the 1990 World Cup. Federal president Gabriele Gravina rejoiced: “It’s a historic event for us. We had been chasing it. Forty-two years is the right time."

Former Italy assistant Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years.

Longtime Mancini Assistant Sheds Light on Italy Exit

September 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Serie A

Alberico Evani didn’t follow Roberto Mancini to Saudi Arabia, even though the two collaborated for a few years. He spoke about the former Italy coach’s departure: “I’ve yet to understand what happened. President Gabriele Gravina wanted to make some changes, which is within his rights."

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.

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina.

Mancini Explains Decision to Leave the National Team

August 15, 2023 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Italy, Serie A, The Azzurri

Roberto Mancini suggested that his choice to step down from the Italy job wasn’t abrupt and was caused by frictions with federal president Gabriele Gravina that were exacerbated by recent events in an interview: "I never hid and take all responsibility. I’ve always been correct over the years.”

Romelu Lukaku will be present in the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals against Juventus Wednesday as his second yellow card was rescinded.

New Referee President Discusses Lukaku Getting Pardoned

April 24, 2023 Enrico Passarella Coppa Italia, FIGC, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Romelu Lukaku will be present in the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinals against Juventus Wednesday. The Belgian striker was sent off in the first match, earning the second yellow card for shushing the Curva, which had hurled racist insults at him. In an unprecedented move, FIGC rescinded it.

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.

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina Elected to Chair UEFA

April 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Serie A

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has been elected by UEFA as the federation’s vice-president, announced by re-elected president Aleksander Ceferin at the 47th UEFA Congress, held in Lisbon.

FIGC Chief Gabriele Gravina Praises Napoli for Sporting Success

March 21, 2023 Akhil Fisher FIGC, Italian Football, Italy

Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has praised Napoli for their sporting success on the pitch, with the Partenopei enroute a historic path in both the UEFA Champions League and Serie A.

Italian Football Leaders Clash over Playing in Saudi Arabia

January 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella FIGC, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Super Cup

The divide at the top of Italian football became manifest over the Supercoppa taking place in Riyadh. The president of the federation, Gabriele Gravina opposes holding the match abroad, while Serie A head Lorenzo Casini retorted with a jab and confirmed the buzz about switching the format.

FIGC Chief Gravina Backs Choice of Naples for England vs Italy Clash

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2024, Italian Football, Italy, Napoli

The Italian Football Federation confirmed the clash between England and Italy for the EURO 2024 qualifiers will take place at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples on March 23.

Juventus, Napoli, and 11 more sides, alongside all their officials, will not face sanctions after the first degree of the trial on the false plusvalenze.

FIGC Chief Gravina Hits Back at La Liga President Javier Tebas

November 30, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Serie A

La Liga president Javier Tebas aimed a barrage of words at Andrea Agnelli after the Juventus president resigned along with the whole board following an enquiry into shady dealings at the club.

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has announced that Italy is ‘well-positioned' to host the 2032 edition of the UEFA Euro tournament.

FIGC Chief Gravina: “Italy Credible Host for Euro 2032”

May 31, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Italy

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has announced that Italy is ‘well-positioned' to host the 2032 edition of the UEFA Euro tournament. Their bid is up against Turkey. It would be the first major tournament in the Peninsula since the 1990 World Cup.

Involved Spezia and Napoli Supporters Condemned for Ugly Altercations

May 23, 2022 Akhil Fisher Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2021-2022, Spezia

All hell broke loose at the Stadio Alberto Picco as Spezia and Napoli supporters heatedly set things in motion even before the match kicked off. Managers of both teams, Thiago Motta and Luciano Spalletti, condemned the ultras involved in the ugly scenes for their unnecessary behavior.

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