Gabriele Gravina has been elected as the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), winning a decisive victory over Giancarlo Abete with approximately 68.58% of the vote. The election took place at the FIGC assembly in Rome on Monday. This leadership change follows Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time, a historic low for the national team. Gravina’s appointment signals a desire for change within Italian football, aiming to address the issues that led to the team’s recent struggles. He succeeds Giancarlo Abete, who had served in the role previously. The election is expected to usher in a new era for Italian football, with a focus on rebuilding the national team and improving the overall state of the sport in the country.