About Carlo Tavecchio
Lived 1943 – 2023 (aged 79). Carlo Tavecchio was an Italian politician and association football player, known for Italian Football Federation, Lega Nazionale Dilettanti and President (corporate title).
Personal life and death Tavecchio was married with a daughter. He died on 28 January 2023, at the age of 79.
Controversies On 7 October 2014, Tavecchio received a six-month ban by UEFA for when he stereotyped African footballers in Italy with a fictional character named "Opti Poba". He was also barred from the UEFA Congress of March 2015.
On 1 November 2015, an audio tape of Tavecchio became public in which he disparaged Jews and homosexuals.
Criminal record Tavecchio was tried and convicted five times since 1970. In 1970, he was sentenced to four months for forgery of credit title In 1994, he was sentenced to twenty eight months two days for tax evasion and value-added tax In 1996, he was sentenced to three months for failure to pay social security deductions and insurance In 1998, he was sentenced to three months for omission or falsification of reports In 1998, he was sentenced to three months for abuse of office for violation of anti-pollution regulations
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Who was Carlo Tavecchio?
Italian sports administrator
When was Carlo Tavecchio born?
Carlo Tavecchio was born on 13 July 1943 in Ponte Lambro.
When did Carlo Tavecchio die?
Carlo Tavecchio died on 28 January 2023 in Erba.
What was Carlo Tavecchio's occupation?
Carlo Tavecchio was a politician and association football player.
What was Carlo Tavecchio known for?
Carlo Tavecchio was known for Italian Football Federation, Lega Nazionale Dilettanti and President (corporate title).
What nationality was Carlo Tavecchio?
Carlo Tavecchio was Italian.
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