Italian Club Makes History: Appoints 23-Year-Old Woman as President in Ownership Change

Ternana Calcio, an Italian club, made history by appointing 23-year-old Claudia Rizzo as the new president after a change in ownership. The club, located in Umbria, Italy, recently came under the ownership of billionaire Gianluigi Rizzo, who entrusted his daughter with leading the club into a new era.

Claudia Rizzo's appointment as the youngest club president in Italian football history marks a significant milestone. She follows in the footsteps of other young club presidents like Alessandro Ruggeri and Umberto Agnelli.

Claudia Rizzo also becomes the first female president of a football club, breaking the record previously held by Turkish businesswoman Berna Gozbasi. This move signals a shift towards diversity and youth leadership in the football industry.