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Italian Football Faces Crisis: Gravina Resigns After Poor Performances

4/11/2026

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Bologna lost 3-1 to Aston Villa, risking elimination from the Europa League.
Fiorentina lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace, risking elimination from the Conference League.
Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation.
Gravina's report highlighted Serie A's aging player demographic and slow game pace, and urged radical reforms backed by the government.

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Bologna lost 3-1 to Aston Villa, risking elimination from the Europa League.
Fiorentina lost 3-0 to Crystal Palace, risking elimination from the Conference League.
Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time.
Gabriele Gravina resigned as president of the Italian Football Federation.
Gravina's report highlighted Serie A's aging player demographic and slow game pace, and urged radical reforms backed by the government.