Legendary player aims to lead the Italian Football Federation.

2026-04-05 12:24 © imago-images

The declining Italian football will likely be saved by a prominent personality.

According to reports from the country's press, the most realistic candidate to replace the resigned FIGC president Gabriele Gravina is the legendary Paolo Maldini.

The 56-year-old Italian has already secured the support of the country's sports minister Andrea Abodi.

It is suggested that the new leader will face a special task – to focus all attention on the renewal of the system for developing young Italian talents.