(ANSA) - Rome, January 15 - Three candidates emerged at the
weekend to replace Carlo Tavecchio as head of the Italian Soccer
Federation (FIGC) following Tavecchio's resignation after
Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
They are: Damiano Tommasi, former Roma midfielder and head of
the Professional Footballers Association; Gabriele Gravina, head
of the third-tier Lega Pro; and Cosimo Sibilia, head of the
national amateur league Lega Nazionale Dilettanti.
The vote takes place in two weeks.
Lazio Chairman Claudio Lotito has said that he has changed
his mind about running.
"I had been convinced to take the field but there would be
too many consequences for my club and I don't want that," Lotito
said.
photo: Tommasi
Soccer: 3 vie to become FIGC chief
Tommasi, Gravina, Sibilia in bids to replace Tavecchio