Paolo Petrecca, the head of RAI's sports news division, is stepping down after a series of embarrassing mistakes while commentating during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. His errors included confusing Italian actress and singer Matilda De Angelis with pop star Mariah Carey, and misidentifying the head of the International Olympic Committee, Kirsty Coventry, as the daughter of Italy's president. Additionally, he mistakenly referred to Milan's 'San Siro' stadium as the 'Olympic Stadium.' These blunders drew widespread mockery and criticism, not only in Italy but also abroad, highlighting the challenges faced by broadcasters during high-stakes events like the Olympics.