Overview

• FIGC President Gabriele Gravina confirmed the creation of a standardized protocol for match postponements, addressing recent controversies over ad hoc scheduling changes.
• The federal council approved an amendment to Article 137 of the sports justice code, allowing youth-player sanctions to be partially converted into socially useful activities.
• An observatory on violence against referees has been established, led by Paolo Cortis, to analyze incidents and devise countermeasures.
• Gravina reaffirmed his support for rehabilitative approaches in response to the betting scandal, emphasizing understanding and recovery for players who admit mistakes.
• Discussions on reducing Serie A to 18 teams have been deferred to the autonomous Lega Serie A, with Gravina suggesting the issue requires global consideration.