The Italian Footballers' Association (

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: ''Associazione Italiana Calciatori''), also referred to by the acronym AIC, is the

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for

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ers in

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. It was established in 1968 and currently has 4,500 members, of which 2,500 are

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s. The aims of the AIC are to protect, improve and negotiate the conditions, rights and status of all professional players by collective bargaining agreements.

History

The AIC was founded in

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, on 3 July 1968. Among the charter members there were notable footballers, such as

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Ernesto Castano Ernesto Castano (; born 2 May 1939) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender. Throughout his club career he played for Legnano, Triestina, and Juventus, winning domestic titles at the latter club. At international le ...

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and Sergio Campana. The latter, who is also a

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and had retired from football a year before, was appointed president of the association. Campana held the position for 43 years, before announcing his intention to step down in April 2011. Former footballer

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was officially appointed as the new president on 9 May 2011.

Gran Galà del Calcio

Since 1997, AIC has held the

Gran Galà del Calcio The Gran Galà del Calcio AIC is an event organised by the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) in order to reward players, managers and referees who have been considered to have performed the best over the previous Serie A season. The winners of ...

(formerly the Oscar del Calcio until 2011), a series of awards given to the best players, the best coach and the best referee of

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every season.

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* Trade unions in Italy Association football trade unions Trade unions established in 1968 1968 establishments in Italy Footballers in Italy Association football player non-biographical articles {{Europe-trade-union-stub

History

Gran Galà del Calcio

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