Gravina summoned before the Chamber of Deputies
During today’s extraordinary meeting, in front of the representatives of Italian football, Gabriele Gravina announced that he would answer questions from the Commission of Culture, Sciences, and Education of the Chamber of Deputies on April 8 at 11 am. This commission aims to assess the situation of Italian football.
Italian Federation President resigns
As expected in recent hours, Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian Football Federation, has announced his resignation.
The election of his successor will take place on June 22 during an extraordinary general meeting in Rome.
Start of the extraordinary meeting
The Italian press reports that today’s meeting, initiated by the president of the Italian Football Federation Gabriele Gravina, has just begun. It is expected to determine the fate of Gennaro Gattuso following Italy’s elimination in the World Cup playoffs.
Serie A boss to speak at 6:30 pm
According to Corriere dello Sport, Ezio Simonelli, president of Serie A, will address the clubs around 6:30 pm to share the outcomes of today’s meeting.
Mancini considering returning as coach?
According to Sky Italia, Roberto Mancini would be happy to assist the Italian team again: while under contract until 2027 with Al-Sadd, he could resign if called upon by the Federation to take over as head coach.
He led Italy to victory in Euro 2021.
Participants in the 2:30 pm meeting
Ezio Maria Simonelli (president of Serie A), Paolo Bedin (Serie B), Matteo Marani (Serie C), Giancarlo Abete (Lega Nazionale Dilettanti), Umberto Calcagno (players’ representative), and Renzo Ulivieri (coaches’ representatives) will be present, along with the president of the Italian Football Federation Gabriele Gravina.
Michele Uva to lead Euro 2032 mission
Michele Uva, with UEFA since 2017, has been appointed as the executive director of Euro 2032 Italy. The competition will be co-hosted with Turkey.
