The official was adamant he will fight to defend the game in his country and didn't want to be to blame for its struggles
Gabriele Gravina said he "cannot be the undertaker of Italian football" as the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president tries to restart the 2019-20 Serie A season.
Serie A was suspended indefinitely in March due to the coronavirus pandemic and the FIGC has already stated that the campaign will not resume until the health and safety of all concerned can be guaranteed.
Italy's minister for sport Vincenzo Spadafora is hoping to confirm a May 4 date for the return to Serie A training as soon as possible, with the current restrictions on movement and outdoor activities set to end on May 3.