Diana Bianchedi resigns as Italy delegation chief amid controversy

Diana Bianchedi has resigned as the FIGC delegation chief for the Italy national team during the Nations League campaign, just two months after her appointment. Her exit follows criticisms from Italian Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi regarding a perceived conflict of interest due to her dual role as vice president of the CONI. Bianchedi announced her resignation to maintain respect for the CONI and FIGC, citing the need to remove distractions from the team. The resignation raises questions about the continuity of leadership and stability within the Italian sports federation amidst ongoing issues surrounding FIGC President Giovanni Malagò.

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