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It seems the majority of Serie A clubs are in favor of maintaining the current 20-team format
The push for more autonomy and decision-making power reflects a desire for Serie A to have greater control over its own affairs
These reforms will likely be further discussed and implemented in the upcoming general assembly of the Italian football federation
Serie A will stick with 20 teams after 16 of its current clubs voted against reducing the division to 18 sides.
Only Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma voted for the proposal to cut the number of Italian top-flight sides at a shareholders' meeting in Milan.
The current format of 20 teams was introduced in 2004-05.
A proposal for reforms was also approved as the Italian league pushes for more autonomy, similar to the Premier League in England.
Those reforms will be presented at the extraordinary general assembly of the Italian football federation (FIGC) in March.
"Currently, the system does not give Serie A the autonomy and decision-making weight it should have with respect to economic weight," Serie A President Lorenzo Casini said.