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FIGC receivership: CONI to vote on Malagò appointment
The Italian sports governing body, CONI, is set to hold decisive votes on October 6 regarding the potential receivership of the FIGC. The proposal follows a controversy involving Giovanni Malagò, who was elected FIGC president but faced scrutiny over whether he was a registered member at the time of his candidacy.
One potential resolution being discussed is the appointment of Malagò himself as the special commissioner of the FIGC to lead the federation toward new elections. This approach aims to avoid institutional division within CONI.
Lega Serie A has expressed strong opposition to the receivership, calling it “inopportune” and warning it could cause chaos within the Italian football system. The league has reiterated its support for Malagò. Meanwhile, Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi has emphasized the importance of respecting both the rules and the autonomy of sport, while noting that the government will maintain institutional collaboration and oversight.
International concerns have also been raised. UEFA has signaled that a prolonged extraordinary management of the FIGC could undermine trust and potentially impact Italy's role as a co-host for Euro 2032.
Entities
Andrea Abodi · CONI · FIGC · Giovanni Malagò · Lega Serie A · Luciano Buonfiglio · UEFA
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Italy faces the risk of losing its hosting rights for Euro 2032 if the FIGC undergoes an invasive political commissioner management. cronachedi.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin warned that a commissioner-led management of the FIGC could undermine UEFA's trust in the federation's autonomy.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A potential conflict of interest has emerged involving Luciano Buonfiglio due to his son's role as commercial director of Kings League Italia. cronachedi.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] The election of Giovanni Malagò as FIGC president is invalid because he lacked the required registration at the time of his candidacy. www.forzaroma.info
- [● 4 SOURCES] The CONI Board and National Council are scheduled to vote on the potential appointment of a commissioner for the FIGC. cronachedi.it · www.sport24h.it
- [● 5 SOURCES] The legal opinions do not state that a commissioner (commissariamento) is an inevitable consequence of the registration violation. www.forzaroma.info · www.inliberta.it
- [DISPUTED] Lega Serie A has officially opposed the receivership, stating it is inopportune and risks causing chaos in Italian football. www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · www.rivistalaroma.it · www.calcionews24.com · www.lapresse.it · www.tuttojuve.com · +2 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] UEFA has signaled concerns that placing the FIGC under receivership could impact Italy's co-hosting duties for Euro 2032. football-italia.net · www.sportface.it · www.calcionapoli24.it · www.tuttonapoli.net · www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The CONI Giunta and National Council are scheduled to vote on the potential receivership of the FIGC on October 6. www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · www.rivistalaroma.it · www.calcioefinanza.it · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · www.sportface.it · +4 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Questions regarding a potential conflict of interest have been raised due to CONI president Luciano Buonfiglio's son working for Kings League Italia. www.radioradio.it · www.fanpage.it
- [● 7 SOURCES] The controversy stems from Giovanni Malagò not being a registered FIGC member at the time of his candidacy. www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · www.rivistalaroma.it · football-italia.net · www.sportface.it · www.inliberta.it · +2 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] One proposed solution is to appoint Giovanni Malagò as the special commissioner of the FIGC. www.ilovepalermocalcio.com · napolipiu.com · www.lapresse.it · www.tuttojuve.com · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · +3 more