Football fuels both passion and money in Italy. This is confirmed by the Transparency Report published by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), which states that football generates a total of €12.4 billion in Italy, equivalent to 0.5% of the country’s GDP.
Other figures highlighted in the report include €7 billion in total direct revenues, the creation of 141,000 jobs, and €3.5 billion in tax contributions.
Moreover, the 99 professional football clubs alone account for more than seven out of every ten euros (70.1%) of the contributions generated by Italian sport as a whole, which includes around 50,000 clubs, companies, and organizations.
One of the areas where the greatest investment is expected in Italian football is stadium redevelopment, especially in light of Italy’s ambition to host Euro 2032.
According to the report, more than 30 projects for the construction of new football stadiums are currently in the planning or construction phases, with a projected investment of €5.1 billion.
If fully implemented, this investment program could also contribute €6.1 billion to Italy’s GDP, create nearly 80,000 new jobs, and generate more than €1.8 billion in tax revenues.
“The FIGC has decided to embark on a determined and structured path toward social and environmental sustainability; we want football to become a true engine of change, capable of generating lasting value (both tangible and intangible) for the community,” said Gabriele Gravina, president of the FIGC.
The report goes beyond economic aspects, noting that 4.3 million Italians play football, of whom 1.5 million are registered with the FIGC, including 1.1 million players, nearly 900,000 of whom take part in youth activities.
The study also includes a survey showing that 84% of the Italian population consider football a tradition that is part of Italy’s history, while 77% view it as a sector of major economic and strategic importance.
As for women’s football, the number of registered players more than doubled between 2008 and 2024, reaching nearly 50,000 licenses.



