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The Italian Football Federation has brought forward its presidential election to November from March following the holders’ meek exit at the European Championship. After a lacklustre group stage, they were outplayed by Switzerland and lost 2-0 in the last 16. Coach Luciano Spalletti seems safe after taking over from Roberto Mancini only in September amid an acknowledgement that Italy’s squad was much weaker than 2021. But federation president Gabriele Gravina could be in danger in the election, with no confirmation that the 70-year-old will even stand again. He said on Saturday he would not be…

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