Sassuolo conference discusses Italian youth football reform

The conference “Aiutiamoli a crescere… la riforma del settore giovanile” was held in Sassuolo, drawing over 550 attendees including sports executives, coaches, and institutional representatives. The event served as the final installment of the 15th edition of the Memorial Nardino Previdi, which featured various tournaments for youth, female, and inclusive football.

The discussion focused on the future of Italian football development and whether the sector requires a new reform or a better application of existing systems. This debate follows the Italian national team's failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The event included contributions from Sassuolo Mayor Matteo Mesini, Emilia-Romagna regional official Roberta Frisoni, and CONI Emilia-Romagna President Andrea Dondi.