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Head of the Italian football association Tavecchio resigns after World Cup elimination
Italian football federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio resigned from his post on Monday, a week after the national team failed to qualify for the World Cup finals, Italian media reported.
Referees association president Marcello Nicchi told reporters that Tavecchio had quit during a meeting at FIGC headquarters in Rome, AGI news agency reported.
Tavecchio, 74 years, had been under pressure to step down after a goalless draw at home to Sweden meant Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1978.
Coach Gian Piero Ventura was sacked last Wednesday.
