Abete no fan of Serie A play-offs
UEFA Vice-President Giancarlo Abete would be in favour of Serie A play-offs as a last resort, but ‘it wouldn’t be the end of the world’ if the Scudetto was not…
Abete to be Serie A commissioner
The Italian Football Federation has named former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete as commissioner of the Lega Serie A following the resignation of Mario Cicala. Cicala had only been in the…
FIGC commissioner steps down
Italian football lurches from one farce to another as the FIGC’s commissioner steps down for failing to disclose his links with Lazio. Mario Cicala was only appointed commissioner of the…
Abete joins Tavecchio calls
Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete says he will ask for Carlo Tavecchio to resign but insists he will not stand for a second term. Abete was replaced by Tavecchio in…
Abete: ‘Italy problems exaggerated’
Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete believes the gap between Spain and Italy has been exaggerated. The Azzurri were beaten 3-0 by Spain in their World Cup qualifier, while last night…
Lippi decision by Federal Council
Uefa executive committee vice-President Giancarlo Abete says a decision on Marcello Lippi will be referred to the Federal Court. The World Cup-winning Coach was expected to be Italy’s new technical…
Abete: ‘Euro 2016 closed doors?’
Former FIGC President Giancarlo Abete confirms Euro 2016 risks being behind closed doors. Tournament director Martin Kallen admitted after the terror attacks in Paris that games could be played without…