Overview

• The Assoallenatori sent a letter to FIGC president Gabriele Gravina urging the federation to ask UEFA and FIFA for Israel’s temporary suspension.
• The national board approved the move unanimously after a presidency council convened by Renzo Ulivieri.
• The association describes the step as not merely symbolic but a necessary choice driven by a moral imperative.
• AIAC leaders cited civilian deaths, including sportspeople, as motivation for seeking action within football’s institutions.
• Italy is scheduled to play Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September and October, increasing the practical urgency of the request.