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Gravina Resigns as FIGC President After Italy's Playoff Loss

4/4/2026

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Gabriele Gravina resigns as FIGC president after Italy's UEFA playoff loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, signaling a major overhaul of Italian soccer.
Gianluigi Buffon, the delegation head, and manager Gennaro Gattuso also depart, creating a leadership vacuum ahead of decisive changes.
The federal assembly will elect a new president, with Giovanni Malagò as a leading candidate.
Silvio Baldini will serve as interim head coach while the new president selects a long-term manager.
The focus is on establishing a long-term vision and improving infrastructure, because past reliance on changing managers has proven ineffective.

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Gabriele Gravina resigns as FIGC president after Italy's UEFA playoff loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina, signaling a major overhaul of Italian soccer.
Gianluigi Buffon, the delegation head, and manager Gennaro Gattuso also depart, creating a leadership vacuum ahead of decisive changes.
The federal assembly will elect a new president, with Giovanni Malagò as a leading candidate.
Silvio Baldini will serve as interim head coach while the new president selects a long-term manager.
The focus is on establishing a long-term vision and improving infrastructure, because past reliance on changing managers has proven ineffective.