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The Italian Football Federation (IFF) is holding an election on Monday, with the winner expected to be announced on Tuesday.

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A leading candidate for Italian football federation president is facing fierce criticism and calls to step aside following a racist comment. Italian Football Federation vice-president and Amateur leagues president Carlo Tavecchio caused a stir on Friday when he discussed the presence of foreign players in Italy. Referring to a hypothetical name and situation, Tavecchio said, 'In England they select players based on professionalism, whereas we say that `Opti Poba' is here, he was eating bananas before and now he's starting for Lazio and that's OK.' Racist comment: Carlo Tavecchio has been slammed for referring to African players as 'banana eaters' Tavecchio apologized and claims he isn't racist but the players' and coaches' associations both expressed outrage. The Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper also called for the 71-year-old Tavecchio to stand down in an editorial Sunday. The only other candidate in the Aug. 11 election is former AC Milan player Demetrio Albertini. Former AC Milan player Demetrio Albertini is the only other candidate running for the IFF presidency .