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Italy's government, through sports minister Andrea Abodi, is pushing to place the FIGC under external administration over the membership registration dispute. Lawyer Mattia Berruto called it an unprecedented power grab, while president-elect candidate Pasquale Buonfiglio said nearly all legal opinions had been received. Diana Bianchedi has resigned as head of delegation, deepening the federation's crisis.
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Nicolo Zaniolo has left the Italian national team's training camp in Rome as the Azzurri continue preparations for their upcoming match against Turkey. The FIGC announced the departure without giving detailed reasons, prompting questions about whether it is injury-related or a personal or disciplinary matter. Fans and media are now watching for further updates from the Italy camp ahead of kickoff.
- 3Italian football in turmoil: FIGC drama and Spalletti under fire▼Today’s Papers: FIGC drama, Bianchedi resigns, Spalletti pressure
Italian football is engulfed in a fresh crisis as Gianluca Bianchedi resigns from his role amid growing drama inside the FIGC, Italy's football federation. The turmoil comes as national team coach Luciano Spalletti faces mounting pressure over results, with newspapers across Italy leading on the fallout and questions over leadership at the top of the game.