Michele Criscitiello discusses football allegiances and FIGC political tensions

Journalist Michele Criscitiello has addressed various topics in recent commentary, ranging from lighthearted social interactions to serious political maneuvering within Italian sports organizations.

In a personal anecdote, Criscitiello teased a young aspiring journalist from Avellino for supporting Napoli rather than her local team. He noted the irony of his own stance, admitting that while he advocates for local loyalty, he grew up as a Milan supporter.

On a more serious note, Criscitiello provided an editorial for Sportitalia regarding the political tension within the FIGC concerning Malagò’s candidacy. He suggested that certain names, such as Galliani, were being mentioned specifically to undermine Malagò’s position. He described a complex landscape of internal opposition involving figures from CONI and various political influences within Rome, characterizing the situation as a struggle for power involving both direct opponents and ‘friendly fire’ from within sporting institutions.