Tavecchio re-elected as Italian federation president


Italian Football Federation President Carlo Tavecchio attends a media conference during the official presentation of new Italy coach Antonio Conte (unseen) in Rome August 19, 2014. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

ROME (Reuters) - Carlo Tavecchio was re-elected as president of the Italian football federation (FIGC) on Monday after telling delegates he had restored order and credibility.

The 73-year-old fought off a challenge from Andrea Abodi, the head of Italy's Serie B second-tier league, to win in the third round of voting with 54.03 percent of the votes, the FIGC said.

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