By Marta Elena Casanova
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Exclusion from Serie C
After 114 years of history, Brescia Calcio is officially out of professional football. On July 3, 2025, the FIGC announced the club’s exclusion from Serie C for the 2025/26 season, marking a dramatic turning point in the club’s history. The decision followed serious administrative and financial violations, including unpaid wages, IRPEF and INPS contributions, and failure to provide the required financial guarantees to obtain the national license.
But tomorrow, July 17, 2025, everything could change — and Brescia might be reborn, even if in a different form.
Massimo Cellino’s role and financial irregularities
The exclusion marks the climax of a deep crisis worsened by the controversial management of president Massimo Cellino. Already under fire for poor sporting choices and financial issues, Cellino failed to present a credible recovery plan. With no guarantees for the future and uncontrollable debt, the FIGC declared the end of the club as we knew it. A bitter conclusion for one of Lombardy’s most historic football symbols.
July 17: a symbolic date for a fresh start
Despite the historic Brescia Calcio coming to an end, the passion of the fans and the support of local institutions have opened the door to a possible rebirth. July 17, 2025 — the anniversary of the club’s founding in 1911 — could officially mark the launch of a new football entity in Brescia. A date full of symbolic and emotional significance, chosen to honor and continue the city’s sporting tradition.
A potential merger with FeralpiSalò and the birth of US Brescia
According to sources close to the FIGC, the rebirth could come through a merger or transfer of the sporting title from FeralpiSalò, a club that played in Serie C last season. The goal is to unite resources and relaunch a new technical and organizational project under the name “US Brescia.” A renewed brand, still deeply rooted in Brescia’s football identity.
Starting from Eccellenza to climb back to the pros
The new club aims to be admitted to Eccellenza — the top regional amateur league — as the first step in a structured climb back to professional football. While waiting for official confirmation, work is already underway behind the scenes to build a new management and coaching team. The mission is clear: to keep Brescia’s football heritage alive, starting from the bottom with solid foundations and careful planning.
News of the club’s exclusion has deeply shaken the city. Fans have mobilized on social media and in public spaces, while Brescia’s municipality and local sports institutions are working together to ensure football does not disappear from the city. The shared goal is to preserve a sports legacy built over more than a century.
What happens next: FIGC conditions for approval
July 17 is a key date. If the new club structure meets the minimum technical and administrative requirements, the FIGC could approve its registration in Eccellenza, allowing a new chapter to begin for Brescia football. A new name, a new board, and possibly a new logo may accompany the rebirth — but the same passion will remain.
The collapse of Brescia Calcio marks the end of an era, but it could also be the beginning of a healthier, more transparent future. Massimo Cellino’s era appears to be over: after years of controversy and instability, his chapter seems closed. Now, a new generation of managers, coaches, and supporters must write the next pages of Brescia’s football story.
By Marta Elena Casanova
