🚨 Italy: federation president and Buffon resign | OneFootball

After the debacle, the major reshuffle!

Two days after Italy’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the final of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoffs, Italian Football Federation president Gabriele Gravina has resigned from his position! It’s official!

An election will be held on June 22 to choose his successor. 

Later this Thursday, Gianluigi Buffon also officially announced his resignation from the role of head of delegation, a position he had held since 2023.

As a reminder, Italy will miss a third straight World Cup. 

Gennaro Gattuso is also expected to tender his resignation in the coming hours.

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