Italian football federation chief Carlo Tavecchio became the latest victim of the Azzurri's World Cup qualifying disaster falling on his sword Monday, days after the sacking of coach Gian Piero Ventura. A week after missing out on qualifying for the World Cup final for the first time since 1958, former World Cup superstars Italy find themselves in a power vacuum. The 74-year-old had come under fire notably from Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) president Giovanni Malago for not quitting immediately after Italy's 1-0 aggregate play-off defeat to Sweden.

This file photo taken on January 10, 2016 shows Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president, Carlo Tavecchio looking on during the women's futsal match between Sporting Locri and Lazio at the Sport Centre in Locri, southern Italy. Italian FA president Carlo Tavecchio resigned on November 20, 2017 according to the Federation. Pic/AFP