Tavecchio: ‘18 teams ideal’
Federcalcio President Carlo Tavecchio believes an 18-team Serie A would improve the quality of Italian football. The head of Italian football’s governing body has long been an advocate of reducing…
Federcalcio President Carlo Tavecchio believes an 18-team Serie A would improve the quality of Italian football. The head of Italian football’s governing body has long been an advocate of reducing…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio says UEFA is “not ruling out” Michel Platini’s bid for FIFA President. The head of European football’s governing body has been suspended for 90 days, and…
President Andrea Agnelli confirms Juventus are still seeking damages over the Calciopoli scandal. The Bianconeri had two Scudetti revoked as part of the scandal, and were demoted to Serie B,…
Torino could have the 1927 Scudetto returned, as FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is “willing to pursue the matter.” The Granata won the title that year, but later had it revoked…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio says it’s “not easy” to decide whether or not to support Michel Platini. The Italian Federation has already pledged its support to the UEFA President in…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio says Italy are targeting the Euro 2016 semi-finals “at the minimum.” The Azzurri sealed their place in France with a win over Azerbaijan, and conclude the…
CT Antonio Conte is not thinking about his Italy contract - “it’s not a priority”. FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio has repeatedly said he would like to see the Azzurri boss…
President Carlo Tavecchio says the FIGC will still back Michel Platini for the FIFA Presidency. The head of the Italian federation has already thrown his support behind the UEFA President,…
Coach Antonio Conte reportedly does not intend to stay with the Azzurri after Euro 2016 and is looking around to explore alternatives. The former Juventus tactician was invited by FIGC…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is “willing to extend Antonio Conte’s Italy contract for another two years.” The Coach is tied down to the Azzurri until after the 2016 European Championships.…
Federation President Carlo Tavecchio wants Napoli, Milan, Inter and others to revamp stadiums rather than build new ones. So far in Serie A, only Juventus, Sassuolo and Udinese have ownership…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio is glad the Scudetto race is “offering something different from the usual”. Fiorentina are top of the pile, with Torino in third and Sassuolo the only…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio praises Azzurri and Juventus goalkeeper Gigi Buffon: 'He is our greatest sports image in the world'. Italy play Bulgaria tonight at 19:45 in Palermo and will…
Federation President Carlo Tavecchio “hopes Antonio Conte will stay until 2018, but there will be offers.” Italy will face Bulgaria in a Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday evening at the…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio describes tonight’s match between Italy and Malta as ‘very important’. The Azzurri face the island nation tonight at Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, looking to take…
FIGC director Carlo Tavecchio says Coach Antonio Conte can stay at the helm of the Azzurri, regardless of whether he wins or loses. The triple Scudetto winner with Juventus has…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio hopes Milan can ‘rebuild’ Mario Balotelli when he arrives from Liverpool. The forward is on the verge of completing a loan move to the Rossoneri, just…
Italian FA President Carlo Tavecchio believes Serie A clubs must put more faith in their own young players, rather than purchasing abroad. Tavecchio was speaking at a Press conference in…
FIGC President Carlo Tavecchio isn’t sure if Mario Balotelli will return to the Italy squad - ‘Conte will decide’. CT Antonio Conte has called up the Liverpool striker just once…
Italian FA President Carlo Tavecchio outlines his economic plan, promising there will be ‘no more cases like Parma.’ The 72-year-old has set several measures in place in order to attempt…