US EditionIt’s Official… The President of the Italian Football Federation Has Resigned at an Emergency Meeting
The resignations follow political pressure after Italy missed a third straight World Cup, and the federation will elect a new chief on June 22.
- On Thursday, Italian Football Federation President Gabriele Gravina and head of delegation Gianluigi Buffon resigned after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup.
- The team's exit follows a loss to Bosnia on penalties in the playoff final last Tuesday, marking the third straight tournament the Azzurri have failed to reach.
- Political pressure from the Italian government necessitated the leadership changes, which are expected to trigger the departure of coach Gennaro Gattuso, who took charge last June.
- The federation will hold an extraordinary assembly on June 22 to elect a new chief, 11 days after the World Cup begins. Buffon noted he had offered his resignation immediately after the match but was asked to hold off.
- Italy remains slated to co-host the European Championship in 2032 with Turkey, though UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin stated infrastructure readiness is critical for the tournament to proceed.
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