Italy: Urbano Cairo presses for rapid reform in the face of emergency
By OnzeActu · · 5 min read
Italian football is going through a major crisis after missing three consecutive World Cups. Urbano Cairo, president of Torino, urges the Italian Federation to act quickly, estimating that the first 100 days of the new project will be decisive for the future of transalpine football.
Why it matters
The current situation of Italian football is critical, especially after Italy's absence from three consecutive World Cups. Urbano Cairo, president of Torino, underlines the urgency of rapid reform to revitalize football in Italy. With Paolo Maldini at the head of the project, it is crucial to redefine the identity of transalpine football and strengthen the foundations of the training centers.
Key points
- Italy: Urbano Cairo presses for rapid reform in the face of the emergency.
- Italian football is going through a major crisis after missing three consecutive World Cups.
- Cairo: ‘Italy emergency cannot wait for long-term project, first 100 days crucial’ - Yahoo Sports.
The stated objective is ambitious: to redefine Italian football with the arrival of a new coach, define a strong identity and standardize the training of young people in training centers. However, this long-term project does not convince everyone.
Urbano Cairo, president of Torino, expressed his reservations. According to him, this overly ambitious strategy does not correspond to the urgency of the current situation. “I respect Malagò, and Maldini and Leonardo made a good impression on me, but we have to go faster,” he told the media. For Cairo, the first 100 days of the project will be crucial: “As in all activities, the first 100 days are decisive. We need to pick up the pace here. »
The one who took the reins of Torino after taking over companies in difficulty understands the nature of an emergency. He believes that changes must come quickly, in particular through reforms to the rules aimed at promoting the development of talent and targeted investments.
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Asked what he would expect in these 100 days, Cairo replied: “Change the rules to bring out talent and talk about investment. I favor a two to four year project rather than a ten year plan. » He also mentioned the example of the previous president of the FIGC, Carlo Tavecchio, who managed to revive Italy by appointing Antonio Conte at the head of the selection.
Finally, Urbano Cairo insisted: “Malagò must be vigilant, because it is the presidents who make the difficult decisions. We are in an emergency situation, this is not a problem that can be solved in eight or ten years. »
For his part, Giovanni Malagò spoke during a press conference of a longer-term project aimed at leading Italy to Euro 2032, organized jointly with Turkey, which positions the road map over approximately six years. Between emergency and long-term vision, Italian football is still seeking the balance to recover.
The context is tense: after a difficult decade, an immediate return to competitiveness seems essential for a Nazionale with a glorious past which wants to regain its place among the great nations of world football.
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The rest
The project to rebuild Italian football, supported by Paolo Maldini and Giovanni Malagò, must be implemented quickly to avoid a prolonged crisis. The first 100 days will be decisive in establishing a new direction and a new coach for the Nazionale. Serie A clubs, including Torino and AC Milan, will need to work together to support these reforms and ensure a promising future for football in Italy.
Frequently asked questions
What is happening in Italian football at the moment?
Italian football is in crisis after failing to qualify for three consecutive World Cups, and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is launching a long-term reconstruction project.
Who confirmed the new Italian football reform project?
The project was confirmed by the president of the FIGC, Giovanni Malagò, as well as the technical director Paolo Maldini and the special advisor Leonardo.
Why is Urbano Cairo calling for rapid reform?
Urbano Cairo believes that the current strategy is too ambitious for the urgency of the situation and that it is crucial to act quickly to promote talent development.
What changes are envisaged in the reform project?
The project aims to redefine Italian football with a new coach, a strong identity, and standardization of training
young people in training centers.
What are the challenges of the first 100 days of the project?
Cairo emphasizes that the first 100 days will be decisive in implementing rule reforms and accelerating the development of talent and investments.