Artemio Franchi
Italian football administrator
About Artemio Franchi
Lived 1922 – 1983 (aged 61). Artemio Franchi was an Italian sports official, association football referee and functionary.
Artemio Franchi (; 8 January 1922 – 12 August 1983) was an Italian football administrator.
Biography He served as President of the Italian Football Federation (1967–1976, 1978–1980), president of the UEFA (1973–1983), and member of the FIFA Executive Committee (1974–1983).
Franchi's name appeared on the Propaganda Due's list of members, but he denied being a part of the organization. He died in a road accident near Siena on 12 August 1983.
The home stadium of ACF Fiorentina and that of A.C. Siena are both named in his honour, as well as the Artemio Franchi Trophy. In 2011, he was posthumously inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame.
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Who was Artemio Franchi?
Italian football administrator (1922–1983)
When was Artemio Franchi born?
Artemio Franchi was born on 22 January 1922 in Florence.
When did Artemio Franchi die?
Artemio Franchi died on 12 August 1983 in Siena.
What was Artemio Franchi's occupation?
Artemio Franchi was a sports official, association football referee and functionary.
What nationality was Artemio Franchi?
Artemio Franchi was Italian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Artemio Franchi. https://biography.guide/artemio-franchi/
MLA: "Artemio Franchi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/artemio-franchi/.
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