Fédération italienne de football (FIGC)

The Fédération italienne de football (FIGC) is the governing body of football in Italy. It oversees all aspects of the sport, from the national teams to the various professional and amateur leagues. The FIGC is currently newsworthy due to the resignation of its president, Gabriele Gravina. Gravina stepped down on Thursday, April 2nd, following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This marks the third consecutive time that Italy, a four-time World Cup champion and two-time European champion, has failed to qualify for the tournament. Gianluigi Buffon, the head of delegation, also resigned. Gravina had been in office since October 2018. The FIGC's role is crucial in Italian football, and the president's resignation signifies a period of transition and potential reform within the organization.