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Gran Galà del Calcio AIC awards ceremony

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The 15th edition of the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC took place on September 2, 2026, at Milan's Teatro alla Scala. Organized by the Associazione Italia Calciatori and Lega Calcio Serie A, the ceremony honored excellence in the Italian football season through player voting. Federico Dimarco was recognized as the ‘Migliore Assoluto’ (MVP), while Cesc Fàbregas, manager of Como, was named Coach of the Year following his club’s fourth-place finish and Champions League qualification. FC Internazionale Milano received the Club of the Year award, with players Alessandro Bastoni, Federico Dimarco, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Lautaro Martínez, and Manuel Akanji earning spots in the Serie A Top 11. Luka Modrić was also selected for the season's best midfield. Other honors included the ‘Vota il Gol’ award for Francisco Conceição, Maurizio Mariani as Referee of the Year, Mile Svilar as Best Goalkeeper, Mattia Liberali as Best Young Player in Serie B, and Nico Paz as Best Young Player in Serie A. The event also served as a platform for player and club updates. Lautaro Martínez addressed interest from FC Barcelona, confirming the interest was real but emphasizing his commitment to ~~Inter.~~ Inter through 2029. Federico Dimarco expressed a desire for a contract renewal, noting that while formal discussions have yet to begin, he expects them to occur soon. Additionally, Inter President Giuseppe Marotta addressed the departure of Sporting Director Piero Ausilio, who is stepping down after 28 years; Dario Baccin is set to take over the role. The ceremony included a tribute to the late Franco Baresi and a celebration of the 2006 Italian national team's World Cup victory.

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