sentences:  During the war, he was made commissioner of the Italian Football Federation from 1944–1946, and in 1946 he was promoted to President of the federation; a position which he would hold until 1958.Following his good work in the 1934 World Cup, he was also asked by FIFA to help Brazilian officials organise the 1950 FIFA World Cup.This was a task which he completed successfully; he ensured that the Estádio do Maracanã was ready in time for the tournament, and that the event ran smoothly.