Italian Football Federation chief Gabriele Gravina resigned after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, following a penalty defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Gravina, who led the FIGC since 2018 and oversaw Italy’s Euro 2020 win, faced mounting criticism for repeated World Cup qualification failures. Former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon also stepped down, citing responsibility to allow new leadership to rebuild the team.
The FIGC will hold an extraordinary assembly on June 22 to elect Gravina’s successor, with names like Giovanni Malago and Giancarlo Abete already in discussion. Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso may also see his future decided as the team seeks a fresh start.
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The resignations mark a pivotal moment for Italian football as it aims to rebuild and reclaim its place on the global stage.
