Gravina living ‘like a recluse’ but ‘will continue at UEFA’ after resignation as Italy FA President
Gravina living ‘like a recluse’ but ‘will continue at UEFA’ after resignation as Italy FA President Gabriele Gravina says he lives ‘almost like a recluse’ after his resignation as FIGC President and believes his successor will have to establish a ‘new dialogue’ with Italian politicians: ‘Let’s be clear. In Italy, only the fans truly care about the national team. ’ Outgoing FIGC President Gravina has given an interview to Corriere della Sera, in which he further explained his resignation as head of the Italian FA and the challenges his successor will face.
Gravina has remained at the helm, but just for ordinary administration until June 22, when a new FIGC President will be elected. Gravina had been strongly criticised by the Minister for Sport, Abodi, in the wake of Italy’s World Cup play-off Final defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina. “I’ve accepted criticism, even insults, in silence, but I cannot tolerate being called unworthy,” Gravina said.
“No one can presume to claim such moral authority, either inside or outside the world of football. “I don’t want to name anyone; everyone reveals themselves for who they are and what they feel. It will be up to the others to pass judgment.
” ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: (L-R) Italy Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi, President of CONI Luciano Buonfiglio and President of FIGC Gabriele Gravina look on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) So, why did he resign? “I take responsibility.
I did not keep the promise I made to Italian fans,” Gravina replied. “Resigning was a final act of love for football. And I could not allow attacks against me to harm the Federation.
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