15 Facts About Italo Zanzi

Previously, Zanzi served as a consultant for FIFA, managing media partnerships with Member Associations and the FIFA+ platform.

Until October 2011, Italo Zanzi served as Deputy General Secretary of CONCACAF.

Italo Zanzi represented the Confederation on FIFA's Committee for Fair Play and Social Responsibility and Media Committee.

Italo Zanzi played a role in the organization of the inaugural World Baseball Classic in 2006.

Italo Zanzi was the Republican candidate for United States Congress in 2006 in New York's 1st Congressional District.

Italo Zanzi has kept a close eye on the issues that affect the people in the 1st Congressional District, and already has formulated some plans to address these issues.

Italo Zanzi has panache, a top-flight education - including a law degree and a master's in business administration - and a glamour job.

Italo Zanzi was a goalkeeper for the US national handball team from 1997 to 2007.

Italo Zanzi competed in 75 international matches and won a Bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.

At the 2003 Pan Am Games, Italo Zanzi had strong performances against Argentina and Brazil and played a pivotal role in the USA's victories over Mexico and Uruguay in the bronze medal game.

Italo Zanzi was named the United States Olympic Committee's Team Handball Athlete of the Year in 2000,2002, and 2004.

Italo Zanzi played for the University of Chicago where he was named Most Valuable Player in 1995 and later spent a pre-season with the professional soccer team Club Deportivo Lo Barnechea in Chile.

Italo Zanzi served as Assistant Coach for the Emory University men's soccer team from 1996 to 1999.

Italo Zanzi received El Diaro's "EL Award" in 2005 which is awarded to top Hispanics in business, politics, and entertainment.

Italo Zanzi earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Chicago in 1996, and Juris Doctor and MBA from Emory University in 1999.