‘Agnelli election good for calcio’
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio expects Andrea Agnelli to “promote Italian football” as chairman of the European Club Association. It was confirmed earlier today that the Juventus President has been elected…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio expects Andrea Agnelli to “promote Italian football” as chairman of the European Club Association. It was confirmed earlier today that the Juventus President has been elected…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio affirms his faith in Giampiero Ventura “but if we don’t qualify it would be an apocalypse”. The Azzurri were thrashed 3-0 by Spain on Saturday night,…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio complained it’s “ridiculous that Italy and Spain are forced to ‘eliminate’ each other for a World Cup spot.” Only the group winners go through directly to…
Carlo Tavecchio is “happy” with VAR in Serie A and has called for a reduction to 18 teams, as well as the return of relegation playoffs. VAR’s role has already…
FIGC chief Carlo Tavecchio admits Italy is lagging behind Europe’s other top-five Leagues in terms of stadia and inferior to Turkey when it comes to safety. “We have a handicap…
Italy “are here to win” the Under-21 European Championship semi-final against Spain, assured FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio. It kicks off at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT), click here for the…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio describes “certain fees received by agents” as “offensive”. There has been much controversy surrounding Mino Raiola, after his client Gianluigi Donnarumma rejected a new Milan contract,…
“Italy are here to win” the European Under-21 Championship, declared FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio. “We’re well aware of the quality we’ve got.” The Azzurrini won the opener 2-0 against Denmark…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio declares “the minimum aim" for Italy is to reach the semi-finals of the Under-21 European Championships. The Azzurri get underway in Poland on Sunday, when they…
Serie A will begin using VAR technology in every game from the start of the 2017-18 season, abolishing goal-line referees. “We asked for a little understanding from the clubs, as…
A new auction is required for Serie A TV rights after Mediaset abandoned it in protest and Sky offered well below the asking price. Today the TV rights for the…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has hailed Italy’s Under-20 team for “writing a wonderful page in Italian football history” on Monday. The Azzurrini came back from behind twice against Zambia and…
Juventus director Beppe Marotta and Federation President Carlo Tavecchio visited the family of a child in critical condition after the fanzone stampede. Around 20,000 were packed into Piazza San Carlo…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has opened the governing body’s doors to Francesco Totti. “We’ll evaluate the idea.” Totti’s fate remains unknown, despite Roma President James Pallotta and sporting director Monchi…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio praised Italian tacticians around the world, but warned "we need Inter and Milan to become protagonists again." Giampiero Ventura was brought in last summer after Antonio…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio said “we are all with Juventus as they fly the flag” for Italy in the Champions League Final. The Bianconeri saw off Monaco 4-1 on aggregate…
The FIGC could face retrospective action for its handling of racist insults directed at Sulley Muntari, reports the BBC. The Pescara midfielder was shown a second yellow card for leaving…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio remembers il Grande Torino - “a source of pride for all football fans”. Today marks the anniversary of the Superga air disaster, in which the entire…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio hopes Napoli Coach Maurizio Sarri can be Italy CT one day in the future. The head of the Italian FA was the head of a jury…
Federation President Carlo Tavecchio believes Juventus are on track for a Treble this season, but “absolutely must not underestimate Monaco.” The Bianconeri are eight points clear at the top of…