Italian Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced today that it will adjust its domestic competition calendar in line with FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s latest initiatives on international tournaments. The federation said the decision is driven by Infantino’s push to streamline the global football calendar, expand youth competitions, and introduce new formats for the Club World Cup and the Women’s World Cup.

In a statement, the FIGC highlighted that aligning Serie A and Serie B schedules with the revised FIFA calendar will reduce fixture congestion for national teams and give Italian clubs a clearer pathway to participate in the newly structured international competitions. The federation also noted that the changes will support the development of young Italian talent, as Infantino’s reforms include increased emphasis on youth tournaments and a more integrated approach to player progression.

The FIGC expects the calendar realignment to improve Italy’s competitiveness on the world stage while ensuring domestic leagues remain financially viable. Officials said the federation will monitor the impact closely and remain open to further adjustments as FIFA’s international competition framework evolves.