(ANSA) - Rome, January 5 - Italian Footballers' Association
President Damiano Tommasi on Friday said he was standing for he
presidency of the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC), left vacant
when Carlo Tavecchio quit after Italy's shock failure to qualify
for the World Cup.
The former AS Roma midfielder, 43, said he wanted to meet
players' desires to be "those who unite".
Tommasi said he wanted to be an "active part of change".
Tommasi had been encouraged to run by many players, coaches
and officials.
Elections are scheduled for January 29.
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'Want to be active part of change'