Italian Football Federation President Malagò weighing national team coach appointment

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) recently elected Giovanni Malagò as its new president. In the wake of the appointment, former federation adviser Luca Marotta has been cited as a key influence on the choice of the senior national team coach. Sports journalist Ivan Zazzaroni wrote an editorial urging Malagò to appoint Antonio Conte, calling him “one of the best coaches in the world” and arguing that the decision should be exclusive to the president. Inter Milan chairman Alfio Musmarra questioned the push for Conte on social media, noting that Conte has publicly criticized Inter in the past and asking whether the club’s interests should be the focus.

The debate highlights the tension between club and federation interests as Italy searches for a permanent manager for the Azzurri, with both Malagò and Marotta expected to play decisive roles in the final selection.