Francesco Ghirelli

Lega Pro President Francesco Ghirelli is ‘deeply disturbed’ after five Virtus Verona players were accused of gang rape. The players have not been named, but the alleged incident occurred in…

Francesco Ghirelli has been re-elected President of the Lega Pro for the second term. ANSA reports the 72-year-old, who was named President for the first time on November 6, 2018,…

The Lega Pro has officially announced that the 2020-21 season of Serie C will start on September 27. The Board of Directors met on a videoconference today and confirmed among…

Italy’s top three divisions are given until August 20 to complete the season, but Serie C President Francesco Ghirelli warns ‘we are in no condition to play.’ While Serie A…

Lega Pro chief Francesco Ghirelli has warned that the situation for member clubs is ‘worsening’ after reports Serie C could end now. The proposal has upset Serie B, which complains Lega…

Lega Pro President Francesco Ghirelli paints a dire picture of Serie C football. “We need funds yesterday, not tomorrow. Never mind one or two clubs going under, we risk default.”…

Lega Pro President Francesco Ghirelli warns the coronavirus pandemic could transform football forever. “Many Serie C clubs could disappear. We need to rebuild the sport.” The lockdown was extended to…

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has vowed to change the format of Serie C and “take this opportunity to make a cultural revolution”. Serie C has three tiers and 60 clubs…

Serie A, B and C will have until March 23 to present proposals on how to end the season amid the Coronavirus outbreak, including not assigning the Scudetto, using the…

Lega Pro/Serie C President warned the Pro Piacenza debacle, losing 20-0 with seven teenagers and a member of staff on the pitch, “must never happen again.” The ludicrous event occurred…