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After Italy FA Exit, Gravina Defends Gattuso and Pledges to Keep Working at UEFA

A June 22 election will decide the FIGC leadership that selects a new coach.

Overview

  • Gravina said he has resigned as FIGC president and is now handling only routine business until the June 22 presidential vote.
  • He confirmed the next FIGC president will appoint Gennaro Gattuso’s successor as Italy coach.
  • He said he will remain a UEFA vice president and keep pushing the ItalyTurkey Euro 2032 hosting plan.
  • He defended Gattuso as a well-prepared coach who gave the team a soul and said some players did not deliver in the Bosnia play-off.
  • He outlined a youth drive to put technique first and urged tax credits to push clubs to invest in academies rather than short-term gains.