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After naming Antonio Conte as the man he wants to take charge of Italy, Carlo Tavecchio has resigned from his job with the Italian Football Federation.

Following the Azzurri missing out on a place in next year's World Cup in Russia, Giampiero Ventura was sacked as manager of the national team as Sweden progressed to the finals.

With the likes of Carlo Ancelotti and Roberto Mancini linked with the top job in Italy, many had called for the return of Conte.

The Chelsea manager was in charge of his country between 2014 and 2016, leading the Azzurri to the quarter finals of Euro 2016 prior to accepting the job at Stamford Bridge.

Asked over the weekend about who he wanted in charge of Italy, Tavecchio hinted that he wanted Conte to make a swift return.

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"[Massimiliano] Allegri, [Roberto] Mancini, [Carlo] Ancelotti... I say getting warmer," Tavecchio told Gazzetta Dello Sport.

"And Conte? Fire."

However, the situation has now taken a twist after Tavecchio resigned from his job.

"I’m sorry," said the 74-year-old. "I’m leaving because I failed. I apologise to all Italians.

"Now’s the time for Italian football to embark on a new era and not just the usual round of armchairs.

"Politics prevented us from confronting the reasons for this outcome, and I’ve taken note of the change in attitude from some of you."

Former Chelsea boss Ancelotti is currently priced at evens with the bookmakers to take on the job, while Conte is at 11/1 to return to manage the Azzurri.

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