The logo of Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is seen at its headquarters in Rome August 24, 2011. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi
(Reuters) - Italy's dismal World Cup performance has added to the already depressing scenario of Serie A decline, falling attendances, racism, match-fixing and a failure to find new talent.
Yet, with an Italian federation (FIGC) presidential election looming on Monday, those pressing issues have been sidelined by the racism row involving Carlo Tavecchio, one of the two candidates for the position vacated by Giancarlo Abete.
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