US EditionPublished • loading... • Updated
Italy's Soccer Federation Chief Resigns After Another World Cup Failure
- Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time following a playoff loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- Sports Minister Andrea Abodi called for leadership changes and emphasized the need to rebuild Italian football starting at the federation's top after continued World Cup qualification failures under Gravina.
- A new FIGC president election is scheduled for June 22, with several high-profile candidates considered as replacements.
- Head coach Gennaro Gattuso is also expected to resign following the failure to secure World Cup qualification.
Insights by Ground AI
Podcasts & Opinions
13 Articles
13 Articles
[Official] Italy’s Tears Over Failure to Qualify for 3 Consecutive World Cups; Repercussions Spread Widely, Football Association President Ultimately Resigns. Sports Chosun Reporter No Joo-hwan The fallout from Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time is significant. It has reached the point where the president of the Italian Football Federation is taking responsibility. Gabriele Gravina, Italian Football
Italy's third qualification debacle in succession does not remain unconsequential. Head of the association Gravina and Sport Director Buffon resign. Is national coach Gattuso the next?
Coverage Details
Total News Sources13
Leaning Left1Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Center, 43% Right
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center, 43% of the sources lean Right
43% Right
14%
C 43%
R 43%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
