Eggs thrown at FIGC headquarters as Italy miss out on World Cup again
The headquarters of the Italian Football Federation in Rome was vandalised with eggs thrown at night, following a defeat in the World Cup play-off Final against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FIGC headquarters vandalised after World Cup fiasco
Some Italian fans vented their frustration at the Azzurri’s World Cup play-off elimination on Tuesday night, throwing eggs at the entrance to the FIGC headquarters in Via Allegri in Rome, according to reports in Italy.
FIGC President Gabriele Gravina returned to the headquarters on Wednesday morning, and upon his arrival, a fan held a banner urging him to resign.
The Azzurri have missed out on qualification for the World Cup for the third time in a row, the second under Gravina’s tenure.
Gravina refused to resign last night, but has scheduled a general FIGC meeting for tomorrow, Thursday, April 2.
The FIGC President is facing mounting domestic pressure, even from Sports Minister Andrea Abodi, who has urged Gravina to acknowledge his responsibility after another catastrophic result for Italian football.