Bianchedi resigns from Italy delegation role amid FIGC controversy
A newspaper roundup reports that Mara Bianchedi stepped down after comments by sports minister Andrea Abodi, shortly before Italy’s match against France.
Mara Bianchedi has resigned as chief of delegation for Italy’s national team, according to a roundup of Italian newspaper coverage published by Yahoo Sports. The reports link her departure to comments by sports minister Andrea Abodi, but do not specify what he said.
The roundup says Bianchedi was appointed by Giovanni Malagò and had held the role for less than two months. Her departure comes amid controversy around the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), on the eve of Italy’s match against France.
As quoted in the roundup, Bianchedi said her values were never in question and that she had always acted with integrity and professionalism, respected others and worked for the good of sport.
The reports do not give her detailed reasons for resigning or explain the wider dispute. They also do not establish wrongdoing by any party.
