Franco Bragagna
Franco Bragagna is a veteran sports commentator for Rai, known for his extensive coverage of the Olympic Games, having reported on 17 editions. He recently became a topic of discussion when his departure from Rai was referenced in criticisms of the current management's choice to appoint Paolo Petrecca as director of Rai Sport, highlighting concerns about competence and the quality of sports commentary during significant events.
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Recent news mentions
Franco Bragagna was mentioned as someone whose presence could have improved the commentary during the Olympics.
La telecronaca Rai alle Olimpiadi è un caso politico. Pd, M5S, Avs e Iv chiedono la rimozione di Petrecca: «Sciatteria in tv»
Italy· 2026-02-08
Franco Bragagna is a journalist who has covered 17 Olympic events for Rai and is currently a regular guest on Sky.
Olimpiadi e gaffe Rai, l'amarezza di Franco Bragagna: «Con me azienda autolesionista. Petrecca? Si è sopravvalutato. E basta col dialetto romano»Italy· 2026-02-07
Franco Bragagna, a veteran Rai commentator, was mentioned as a better alternative for the commentary.
«Figuraccia Rai alla cerimonia di apertura»: le polemiche dopo l'inaugurazione delle Olimpiadi. Pd e 5S: superati i limitiItaly· 2026-02-07
