Lega Pro

The decision to have only Serie A and B clubs in the Coppa Italia infuriated many, raising comparisons with the Super League. ‘It’s an elitist concept of football.’ The plan…

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,…

Catania coach Giuseppe Raffaele has been given a four-match ban in Serie C for tackling an opposition player during a counter-attack. The incident occurred deep into stoppages when his team…

The Players’ Association have announced Serie C players are on strike for Week 1 of the new campaign. The first round of the new season has been scheduled for Saturday…

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…

Gozzano are among the clubs relegated from Lega Pro to Serie D and hit out at the FIGC’s decision: “One of the ugliest pages of Italian football has been written.”…

Lega Serie B President Mauro Balata confirms Italy’s second division will resume from June 20, while the Lega Pro is considering play-offs and play-outs. The medical protocol for matches was…

Serie B side Trapani, Serie C outfits Siena and Catania have been deferred to the Disciplinary Commission and could be docked points for not paying wages on time. The FIGC…

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…

Como CEO Michael Gandler explains exclusively to Football Italia just how hard the COVID-19 pandemic has hit, especially after losing a member of staff. Words: Alasdair Mackenzie Como CEO Michael…

Como Calcio have announced that player Pierre Bolchini is positive for COVID-19, while Reggina director Massimo Taibi warns the Serie C season is essentially over. Although Serie A teams are…

Serie C side Vicenza announced their Under-17 player Edoardo Bolzon is fighting for his life in hospital after surgery for a brain haemorrhage. The defender was suddenly taken ill last…

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.”…

Minister for Sport Vincenzo Spadafora has called a meeting with Italian football’s chiefs for Wednesday to discuss resuming the Serie A season. The plans are already in place and the…

The 2019-20 edition of the Campionato Berretti for Under-19 Serie C clubs has been scrapped due to coronavirus. Youth leagues for U18s and younger age groups had already been terminated,…

The Associations of Players, Coaches and Lega Pro (Serie C) have made a joint commitment to resist forced pay cuts during the coronavirus pandemic. A conference call was organised yesterday…

President of the Italian Coaches Association Renzo Ulivieri hit out at clubs trying to cut player wages. “We do not appreciate the master-style tone of their approach.” The Serie A…

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…