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Former FIGC President Regrets Coaching Choices, Critiques World Cup

9/5/2025

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Former FIGC President Franco Carraro regretted selecting Giovanni Trapattoni over Gianluca Vialli as Italy's coach.
In an interview, he raised suspicions about the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Carraro acknowledged mistakes in 2002, including poor coaching and an isolated training retreat.
He criticized referee Byron Moreno's performance in the controversial match against South Korea.
Carraro expressed concern over Italy's missed World Cups and the impact of club-centric structures.

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Former FIGC President Franco Carraro regretted selecting Giovanni Trapattoni over Gianluca Vialli as Italy's coach.
In an interview, he raised suspicions about the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Carraro acknowledged mistakes in 2002, including poor coaching and an isolated training retreat.
He criticized referee Byron Moreno's performance in the controversial match against South Korea.
Carraro expressed concern over Italy's missed World Cups and the impact of club-centric structures.