Abete

Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete says it’s “difficult” to imagine Michel Platini was involved in corruption. The UEFA President has been suspended by FIFA’s ethics committee for 90 days, after…

Giancarlo Abete is hopeful that the Italian Football Federation can find a new President today. All bodies of football on the peninsula are voting on Monday to determine the new…

Demetrio Albertini is expected to confirm later today his intention to run for the position of FIGC President, but he is not the favourite. Demetrio Albertini is expected to confirm…

The hot favourite to be next FIGC President, Carlo Tavecchio, said Antonio Conte “has the right profile” to be Italy Coach. The hot favourite to be next FIGC President, Carlo…

Marcello Nicchi believes that former Serie A referee Pierluigi Collina has the credentials to stand for the role of FIGC President. The Italian Football Federation are in line to shortly…

Juventus President Andrea Agnelli bitterly attacked Cesare Prandelli and Giancarlo Abete for “abandoning” Italy. Juventus President Andrea Agnelli bitterly attacked Cesare Prandelli and Giancarlo Abete for “abandoning” Italy. The Coach…

Prospective new FIGC chief Carlo Tavecchio says he wants to dissuade Giancarlo Abete from resigning, and doubts Italy’s new CT will be decided upon today. Prospective new FIGC chief Carlo…

Prospective FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio reportedly wants an experienced Coach to replace Cesare Prandelli, to then act as a mentor to a ‘fresh’ face. Prospective FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio reportedly…

A decision over who will replace Cesare Prandelli as Italy Coach may not be made until the middle of August. The Italian Football Federation’s board are due to meet at…

Mario Balotelli’s agent has hit out at the state of Italian football and says it is ‘shameful to only blame’ his client. Mario Balotelli’s agent has hit out at the…

Demetrio Albertini reportedly has in mind a reduced Serie A and the introduction of B teams to Italian football, if he becomes FIGC President. Demetrio Albertini reportedly has in mind…

Speculation is that Giancarlo Abete’s future as Italian Football Federation President depends on Italy’s World Cup progress. The Azzurri head into this afternoon’s closing Group D clash with Uruguay aware…

FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has explained his ‘satisfaction’ at Italy’s win over England, but warned that there is still work to do. The Azzurri began their Group D campaign on…

Giancarlo Abete has called on Italy to deliver a positive message at the World Cup, but does not set them a target, nor list them among the favourites. The Azzurri…

Italy’s World Cup squad have posed for their official team photo this morning, ahead of travelling to Perugia for tomorrow’s game with Luxembourg. Italy’s World Cup squad have posed for…

Giancarlo Abete has reassured that Cesare Prandelli’s renewal is imminent, as he reflects on Italy’s hopes heading out to the World Cup. Giancarlo Abete has reassured that Cesare Prandelli’s renewal…

FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has branded the behaviour of the individuals responsible for racist chanting aimed at Mario Balotelli as ‘unacceptable.’ FIGC President Giancarlo Abete has branded the behaviour of…

Giancarlo Abete describes the World Cup as ‘an opportunity and a challenging test’ for Italy, who he does not list among the tournament favourites. The Azzurri are into the first…

Giancarlo Abete says Cesare Prandelli’s new Italy deal is all but official, as he plays down controversy on the World Cup squad and the code of ethics. Giancarlo Abete says…

FIGC President Giancarlo Abete warned “football is a victim as ultras have an unacceptable role in some stadiums.” FIGC President Giancarlo Abete warned “football is a victim as ultras have…