The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) (Italian: Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio; F.I.G.C.), also known as Federcalcio, is the governing body of football in Italy. It organises the Italian football league, Coppa Italia, Italian national football team, and the Italian women's national football team. It is based in Rome, and technical department in Florence, and is a founding member of UEFA and a member of FIFA.
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