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Encyclopedia > Italian Football Federation
Founded 1898
FIFA affiliation 1905
UEFA affiliation 1954
President
Giancarlo Abete
Coach
Roberto Donadoni

The Italian Football Federation (Italian: Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio, FIGC), also known as Federcalcio, is the governing body of football in Italy. It organises the Italian football league, Coppa Italia, Italian national football team, and the Italian women's national football team. It is based in Rome. It was a founding member of both FIFA and UEFA. Image File history File links Italy_national_football_team_logo_4_stars. ... Year 1898 (MDCCCXCVIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The Federation of International Football Associations(French: Fédération Internationale de Football Association), commonly known by its acroymn, FIFA, is the international governing body of association football. ... 1905 (MCMV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar). ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Roberto Donadoni (born September 9, 1963 in Cisano Bergamasco, Province of Bergamo, Lombardy) is an Italian football (soccer) manager and former player. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Italian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Italy. ... The Coppa Italia Trophy - Coppa in Italian meaning Cup representing the Tournaments title. ... First international Italy 6 - 2 France (Milan, Italy; 15 May 1910) Biggest win Italy 9 - 0 USA (Brentford, England; 2 August 1948) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 Italy (Budapest, Hungary; 6 April 1924) World Cup Appearances 16 (First in 1934) Best result Winners, 1934, 1938, 1982, 2006 European Championship Appearances... First International Largest win Worst defeat World Cup Appearances 11 (First in 1970) Best result Finals, 1988 Olympic Games Appearances (First in -) Best result - UEFA Womens Championship Appearances 11 (First in 1969) Best result Champions, 1968 edit The Italy womens national football team represents Italy in international women... Nickname: Motto: SPQR: Senatus Populusque Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Government  - Mayor Walter Veltroni Area  - City 1,285 km²  (580 sq mi)  - Urban 5... The Federation of International Football Associations(French: Fédération Internationale de Football Association), commonly known by its acroymn, FIFA, is the international governing body of association football. ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ...


Between 1964 and 1980 foreign players were banned from the Italian league, primarily to revive the national team. 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ...


The FIGC was placed in administration in May 2006 as a result of the Serie A scandal of 2006 and was put under the management of Guido Rossi. In September 2006, Rossi was chosen and accepted the role of President of Telecom Italia. This appointment caused angry reactions from club presidents in Italy. On September 19, Rossi resigned his position as Commissioner of FIGC. [1] [2] On September 21, Luca Pancalli, head of the Italian Paralympic Committee was chosen to replace Rossi. [3] In May 2006, a massive match fixing scandal in the history of Italian Serie A football was uncovered by Italian police, implicating league champions Juventus, and powerhouses A.C. Milan, Fiorentina, and Lazio. ... September 2006 is the ninth month of 2006 and has begun on a Friday. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... Luca Pancalli (born 16 April 1964 in Rome) is a sports manager and former swimmer. ...


Honors

The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ... The 1934 Football World Cup was hosted by Mussolinis Italy. ... The 1938 Football World Cup was played in France, the second tournament in a row to be played in Europe. ... The 1982 Football World Cup was held in Spain. ... The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. ... The UEFA European Championship is the main football competition of the mens national football teams governed by the UEFA. Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the European Nations Cup, changing to the name European Football Championship... The 1968 European Football Championship final tournament was held in Italy. ...

Notes

  1. ^ Rossi set to leave FIGC. channel4.com. Retrieved on 18 September 2006.
  2. ^ Rossi resignation accepted. channel4.com. Retrieved on 19 September 2006.
  3. ^ Pancalli lands FIGC post. channel4.com. Retrieved on 21 September 2006.

September 18 is the 261st day of the year (262nd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... September 19 is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

External links

  • Official site (English) (Italian)
Football in Italy
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League competitions FIGC Cup competitions
Serie A Italy Coppa Italia
Serie B U-21 Super Coppa Italiana
Serie C1 (2 divisions) League system Coppa Italia Serie C
Serie C2 (3 divisions) List of clubs Super Coppa Serie C
Serie D (9 divisions) List of venues Coppa Italia Serie D
Eccellenza (28 divisions) Serie A scandal Coppa Italia Dilettanti
Promozione (53 divisions) Foreign players Coppa Italia Primavera (youth teams)
Prima Categoria (1,600+ teams) Oscar del Calcio Super Coppa Primavera (youth teams)
Seconda Categoria (2,800+ teams) Torneo di Viareggio (youth teams)
Terza Categoria (3,100+ teams)
Campionato Primavera (youth teams)
Campionato Berretti (youth teams)
International football
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FIFA | World Cup | Confederations Cup | U-20 World Cup | U-17 World Cup | Olympics | Asian Games | All-Africa Games | Pan American Games | Island Games | World Rankings | Player of the Year | Teams | Codes Italy is one of the worlds leading football nations. ... The Italian Football Federation (Italian: , FIGC), also known as Federcalcio, is the governing body of football in Italy. ... This article is about the Italian football (soccer) league. ... The Coppa Italia Trophy - Coppa in Italian meaning Cup representing the Tournaments title. ... Serie B is the name of the second highest football league in Italy. ... First International U23: Italy 3-1 Austria Varese, November 1, 1970 U21: Portugal 1-0 Italy Funchal, December 23, 1976 Largest win Italy 7-0 Estonia Catanzaro, March 23, 1995 Italy 8-1 Wales Pavia, September 5, 2003 Worst defeat Norway 6-0 Italy Stavanger, June 5, 1991 Records for... The Italian Super Cup or the SuperCoppa Italiana is a pre-season football (soccer) competition held the week before the season begins in Italy every year, in August. ... Serie C is the name of the third and fourth highest football leagues in Italy. ... The Italian football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for football clubs in Italy. ... Coppa Italia Serie C is a straight knock out based competition envolving teams from Serie C1 and Serie C2 in Italian football. ... Serie C is the name of the third and fourth highest football leagues in Italy. ... The Super Coppa di Serie C (Italian for Serie C Super Cup) is an Italian football competition played for by the two group winners of the Serie C1 on a home/away basis. ... Serie D is the top level of Italian non-professional football and fifth level overall. ... Coppa Italia Serie D is a straight knock out based competition envolving teams from Serie D in Italian football. ... Eccellenza (Italian for excellence) is the sixth level of Italian football (soccer). ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Coppa Italia Dilettanti (Italian for Amateur Italian Cup) is a straight knock-out based competition involving teams from Eccellenza and Promozione in Italian football. ... Promozione is the name of a level of football in Italy. ... This is a list of foreign players in Serie A. The following players have been born outside Italy and have not been capped for the Italian national team on any level, or have been born in Italy and were capped by a foreign national team. ... Coppa Italia Primavera (Italian for Primavera Italian Cup) is an Italian football competiton played for by youth teams (under 20) from Campionato Primavera. ... Prima Categoria is the name of a level of football in Italy. ... The Oscar del Calcio are awards given by Associazione Italiana Calciatori (Italian for Italian Association of Footballers) to the best footballers of Italian Serie A. The winners of the prizes are chosen by the same footballers. ... Super Coppa Primavera (Italian for Primavera Super Cup) is an Italian youth teams football competiton played for by the winner of Campionato Primavera and the winner of Coppa Italia Primavera at the beginning of the season. ... Seconda Categoria is the name of a level of football in Italy. ... Please wikify (format) this article as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Terza Categoria is the name of a level of football in Italy. ... Campionato Nazionale Primavera - Trofeo Giacinto Facchetti (or simply Campionato Primavera) is an Italian football competition played for by youth teams (under 20) of all Serie A, all Serie B and 11 Serie C clubs. ... Campionato Nazionale Dante Berretti (or simply Campionato Berretti) is an Italian football competition played by youth teams (under 20) of Serie C clubs. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Federation of International Football Associations(French: Fédération Internationale de Football Association), commonly known by its acroymn, FIFA, is the international governing body of association football. ... The FIFA World Cup Trophy, which has been awarded to the world champions since 1974. ... The FIFA Confederations Cup is a football (soccer) tournament for national teams, held every four years by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World Cup champion and the host country, to... The FIFA U-20 World Cup, formerly known as the FIFA World Youth Championship (the new name for the competition will be used for the first time in the 2007), is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Féd... The FIFA U-17 World Cup, formerly the FIFA U-17 World Championship and before the FIFA U-16 World Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 17 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Football (soccer) was an Asian Games sport since the 1951 edition. ... The football (soccer) tournament was held at the every edition of All-Africa Games since 1965. ... A mens football (soccer) tournament was held every Pan American Games, womens tournament was only added began 1999. ... Football has been held since 1989 at the Island Games as a mens competition sport. ... The FIFA World Rankings is a ranking system for mens national teams in football (soccer). ... The FIFA World Player of the Year is a football award given annually to the male and female player who are thought to be the best in the world, based on votes by coaches and captains of international teams. ... This is a list of the mens national football (soccer) teams in the world. ... FIFA assigns a three-letter code (dubbed FIFA Trigramme) to each of its member and non-member countries. ...

     Asia: AFCAsian Cup
     Africa: CAFAfrican Cup of Nations
     North America: CONCACAFGold Cup
     South America: CONMEBOLCopa América
     Oceania: OFCNations Cup
     Europe: UEFAEuropean Championship
     Non-FIFA: NF-Board – VIVA World Cup
National Football Associations of Europe (UEFA)
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Albania | Andorra | Armenia | Austria | Azerbaijan | Belarus | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bulgaria | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | England | Estonia | Faroe Islands | Finland | France | Georgia | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Iceland | Republic of Ireland | Israel | Italy | Kazakhstan | Latvia | Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg | FYR Macedonia | Malta | Moldova | Montenegro | Netherlands | Northern Ireland | Norway | Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | San Marino | Scotland | Serbia | Slovakia | Slovenia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Turkey | Ukraine | Wales The 46 member Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of football in Asia, excluding Cyprus and Israel but including Australia. ... The AFC Asian Cup is a football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation. ... The 53 member CAF (Confederation of African Football) , (French : Confédération Africaine de Football) , (Arabic : الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة القدم) represents international football in Africa, and organises the African Cup of Nations, CAF Confederation Cup and the African Champions League. ... The African Cup of Nations is the main international football competition for CAF nations. ... CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football) is the continent-wide governing body for association football in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. ... The CONCACAF Gold Cup is the main national football (soccer) competition of the CONCACAF nations. ... CONMEBOL or CSF (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, South American Football Confederation) is the governing body of football in most of South America. ... The Copa América is the main national football competition in South America, and is run by CONMEBOL, the South American football confederation. ... Oceania Football Confederation logo since 1998 The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is one of the six continental confederations of international football. ... OFC Nations cup logo The OFC Nations Cup is the biennial football competition held among the Oceania Football Confederation member nations. ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the mens national football teams governed by the UEFA. Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the European Nations Cup, changing to the name European Football... The NF-Board (Nouvelle Fédération-Board, unofficially Non-FIFA-Board) is a football association established for national teams that are not — and usually may not become — members of FIFA, usually because the participating nations do not have internationally recognised sovereign state status. ... The VIVA World Cup is an international football tournament organised by the New Federation Board, an umbrella association for nations unaffiliated to FIFA, planned to be held every two years. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1357x628, 19 KB) Summary This image is copy of World Map FIFA.png I added divisions in UK - England, Scotland & Wales. ... Football (soccer) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... The Union of European Football Associations, almost always referred to by the acronym UEFA (pronounced (you-AY-fuh) or (oo-Ay-fuh) or ), is the administrative and controlling body for European football. ... ć The Football Association of Bosnia and Herzegovina (in Bosnian: Nogometni/Fudbalski Savez Bosne i Hercegovine or N/FSBiH) is the chief officiating body of football in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ... The Football Association of the Czech Republic (ÄŒMFS) (Czech: ÄŒeskomoravský fotbalový svaz) is the governing body of football in the Czech Republic. ... The Football Association (The FA) is the governing body of football in England and the Crown dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. ... Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | Football (soccer) governing bodies | Faroese football ... The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is the organising body for the sport of association football (soccer) in the Republic of Ireland. ... The Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM) (Macedonian: Фудбалска Федерација на Македонија) is the governing body of football in Republic of Macedonia. ... The Football Association of Montenegro is the football Association of the new Montenegro national football team, following the dissolution of the state union of Serbia and Montenegro. ... The Irish Football Association (IFA) is the organising body for football in Northern Ireland. ... The San Marino Football Federation (FSGC) (Italian: Federazione Sammarinese Giuoco Calcio) is the governing body of football in San Marino. ... The Scottish Football Association (SFA) is the governing body for the sport of football in Scotland. ... The Football Association of Serbia (FSS) (Serbian Cyrilic: Фудбалски савез Србије) is the governing body of football in Serbia, based in Belgrade. ... The Football Association of Wales is the governing body of football in Wales, being a member of both FIFA and UEFA. Established in 1876, it is the third-oldest association in the world, and is one of the four associations (with the English Football Association, the Scottish Football Association, the...



 

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