# Maldini details FIGC coaching search and resignation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/figc-presidential-contest-intensifies-ahead-of-june-22-election > Updated: 2026-08-24T09:59:00.000Z. Sources: 1006. Developments: 60. Following the appointment of Roberto Mancini as head coach on 28 July 2026, former technical director Paolo Maldini has provided clarity regarding his abrupt resignation. Maldini stated his departure, which occurred only 16 days into his tenure, was driven by a breakdown in trust with FIGC President Giovanni Malagò concerning the coaching selection process. Maldini revealed that while he and advisor Leonardo had an agreement to select the coach subject to Malagò’s approval, the terms were reportedly revised. He noted that although there were no legal barriers to appointing Andrea Pirlo, public outcry and political pressure regarding Pirlo’s ties to a Russian betting firm served as a “pretext” to block him. Maldini emphasized he resigned because the conditions to perform his duties with the “agreed-upon independence” no longer existed. Further details emerged regarding the failed pursuit of Pep Guardiola. Maldini disclosed that Guardiola was “very tempted” and had even begun writing down lineups during discussions in Barcelona. Despite being willing to accept a lower salary, Guardiola ultimately declined the role due to exhaustion following a decade in the Premier League and a recent back surgery. This follows a previously unsuccessful attempt to recruit Carlo Ancelotti as the federation sought to stabilize the national team for the 2030 World Cup cycle. In the wake of Mancini’s appointment, Ezio Maria Simonelli, president of Lega Serie A, confirmed that top-flight clubs had expressed a preference for Antonio Conte over Mancini. Simonelli noted that while Mancini was Malagò’s choice, the preference for Conte had been communicated on several occasions. He has since called for unity, stating all parties must support Mancini to return the national team to its deserved level. ## Claims - Andrea Pirlo is being considered for the role of Italy national football team head coach. (disputed by 35 sources) - Andrea Pirlo is no longer a candidate for the Italy national team head coach role. (disputed by 18 sources) - Sergey Lomakin, a Russian billionaire, owns United FC Dubai and has direct links to Fonbet. (disputed by 12 sources) - Sergey Lomakin denied any link between himself, United FC and Fonbet and requested a correction. (disputed by 5 sources) - Andrea Pirlo serves as global ambassador for Russian betting company Fonbet. (corroborated by 45 sources) - FIGC president Giovanni Malagò is reviewing Pirlo’s links to Russia before approving his appointment. (corroborated by 36 sources) - Italian politicians Pina Picierno and Ignazio La Russa publicly condemned Pirlo’s Russian betting sponsorship. (corroborated by 34 sources) - Roberto Mancini was appointed head coach of the Italy national football team. (corroborated by 27 sources) - Roberto Mancini was appointed head coach of the Italy national football team by the FIGC. (corroborated by 26 sources) - Roberto Mancini was appointed head coach of the Italy national football team. (corroborated by 26 sources) - Claudio Ranieri has been appointed technical director of the Italy national team. (corroborated by 25 sources) - Alternative candidates Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini have been mentioned as possible replacements for the Italy head coach role. (corroborated by 24 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Serie A clubs preferred Conte over Mancini for Italy coach role Serie A president Ezio Maria Simonelli confirmed clubs preferred Antonio Conte for Italy's head coach role but called for unity in supporting Roberto Mancini. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serie-a-clubs-preferred-conte-over-mancini-for-italy-coach-role ### 2026-08-11: Pep Guardiola declined Italy national team coaching role due to exhaustion Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola nearly accepted the role of Italy national team coach but declined due to exhaustion and a need for rest following years in the Premier League. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pep-guardiola-declined-italy-national-team-coaching-role-due-to-exhaustion ### 2026-08-09: Paolo Maldini explains resignation from FIGC after coaching search collapse Paolo Maldini explains his resignation from the FIGC, citing broken agreements over the selection of Italy's head coach and failed attempts to recruit Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo. 87 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-reveals-details-on-italys-coaching-selection ### 2026-07-31: Roberto Mancini Returns as Italy Coach Amid Squad Rebuilding Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, with Claudio Ranieri as technical director, aiming to rebuild the squad after a World Cup qualifying failure; first test vs Belgium, tactical shift to 4‑3‑3. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberto-mancini-reappointed-as-italy-national-team-coach ### 2026-07-30: Luciano Spalletti slams FIGC choices, calls for fresh direction for Italy Luciano Spalletti, after Italy's 2‑0 win over France, called Paolo Maldini the needed “new” for the national team, slammed FIGC’s recent appointments and warned of possible Nations League relegation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luciano-spalletti-slams-figc-choices-calls-for-fresh-direction-for-italy ### 2026-07-28: Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach, Claudio Ranieri named technical director Roberto Mancini is re‑appointed Italy coach on a four‑year deal, with Claudio Ranieri as technical director. He apologises for his 2023 exit, vows to qualify for the 2030 World Cup and to promote young talent. 194 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/roberto-mancini-named-italy-coach-claudio-ranieri-technical-director ### 2026-07-26: Italy appoints Andrea Pirlo as coach amid national team decline Italy’s third missed World Cup qualification leads the federation to hire Andrea Pirlo after Guardiola’s salary refusal, while Walter Veltroni condemns Argentina’s post‑final behavior and urges protection of足球的 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-appoints-andrea-pirlo-as-coach-amid-national-team-decline ### 2026-07-26: Roberto Mancini appointed Italy head coach as FIGC crisis deepens Roberto Mancini is named Italy coach, Claudio Ranieri as technical director, after Andrea Pirlo’s dismissal and the resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo; 59 % of online reaction is critical. 420 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrea-pirlos-italy-coach-appointment-halted-over-russian-betting-tie ### 2026-07-24: Andrea Pirlo's Italy coach appointment halted by Russian betting controversy Andrea Pirlo’s bid for Italy’s head coach job is in doubt after backlash over his Fonbet ambassadorship and ties to Russian oligarch Sergei Lomakin, prompting political criticism, FIGC review, and Pirlo’s claim 278 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-names-andrea-pirlo-as-new-national-football-team-coach ### 2026-07-24: Italian football media debate appointment of new national team coach Italian sports papers report a protracted search for a new national team coach, with debates over Andrea Pirlo versus Pep Guardiali and calls for a quick decision, alongside other football news such as Leão’s F 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-media-debate-appointment-of-new-national-team-coach ### 2026-07-22: Andrea Pirlo named Italy's new national team coach Italy appoints former midfielder Andrea Pirlo as head coach after Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti turned down the role; contract runs to 2030 with €1.5 m annual salary. 323 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pep-guardiola-in-talks-to-become-italy-national-team-coach ### 2026-07-20: Italy football federation in talks with Pep Guardiola over national team coach Italy’s FA says it has discussed the vacant coach role with Pep Guardiola, met him in Barcelona and is ready to make a salary exception, though a deal is not yet certain; Mancini and Pirlo are also candidates. 133 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pep-guardiola-courted-for-italy-national-team-job ### 2026-07-17: Pep Guardiola dismisses Italy job as Como signs Trevoh Chalobah Pep Guardiola rules out Italy national team role, focusing on family, as Como signs Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and the football world mourns former Verona coach Osvaldo Bagnoli. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pep-guardiola-dismisses-italy-job-as-como-signs-trevoh-chalobah ### 2026-07-14: Italy football federation narrows coach shortlist as Maldini backs Pirlo Italy’s new technical director Paolo Maldini backs Andrea Pirlo for national‑team coach, with Pep Guardiola, Mancini and Conte also on the shortlist; a decision is expected by late July. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paolo-maldini-named-technical-director-of-italys-football-federation-1 ### 2026-07-12: Andrea Pirlo emerges as frontrunner for Italy national team head coach FIGC president Malagò is finalising a short‑list for Italy’s new coach, with Andrea Pirlo emerging as the top candidate alongside Mancini, Conte and others. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-football-federation-weighs-new-national-team-coach-amid-maldinileonardo-era ### 2026-07-12: Pep Guardiola eyed as Italy national team coach amid rebuilding push Italy’s federation, led by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, is considering Pep Guardiola—despite his €25 m salary—as the next national team coach to revive the Azzurra after three missed World Cups. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-hires-leonardo-as-consultant-eyes-pep-guardiola-for-national-team-coach ### 2026-07-11: Paolo Maldini appointed technical director of Italy's football federation Paolo Maldini has been named FIGC technical director and Club Italia president, with Leonardo as advisor, as Italy rebuilds after missing the 2026 World Cup. 137 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paolo-maldini-named-technical-director-of-italian-football-federation ### 2026-07-10: AC Milan's Leão shines as club watches Maldini decision on Italy technical director Rafael Leão is driving AC Milan’s recent success, while the FIGC waits for Paolo Maldini to decide on a technical director role, with a deadline tomorrow. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ac-milans-leo-shines-as-club-watches-maldini-decision-on-italy-technical-director ### 2026-07-09: Paolo Maldini appointed FIGC technical director and Club Italia president Paolo Maldini has been confirmed as the FIGC’s technical director and Club Italia president, with former teammate Leonardo named as his advisor, as Italy seeks to rebuild its football after missing three World‑ 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paolo-maldini-appointed-technical-director-of-italys-football-federation ### 2026-07-07: Napoli's transfer strategy and Corvino urges reforms in Italian football Napoli’s crowded squad leads the club to pause transfers, with Salvione citing Allegri’s experience, while former Fiorentina director Corvino argues Italy’s football system needs reforms and foreign talent to提升 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napolis-transfer-strategy-and-corvino-urges-reforms-in-italian-football ### 2026-07-06: Giovanni Malagò says Italy’s national team technical director appointment may be a surprise FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said the Italy national team’s technical director could be a surprise appointment, as the federation finalises the coaching structure on the 20th anniversary of the 2006 World Cup 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/figc-evaluates-national-team-coach-candidates-amid-malag-comments ### 2026-07-04: Giovanni Malagò eyes Paolo Maldini as Italy's technical director FIGC president Giovanni Malagò says Paolo Maldini is the ideal technical director for Italy, sets a week‑long deadline, and notes Serie A’s support amid rebuilding after World Cup qualification failures. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luigi-de-siervo-backs-new-federation-president-malag-and-serie-as-role-in-italys-national-team ### 2026-07-04: United for Meyer charity gala features comments from Italian football executives Football directors at the United for Meyer gala in Italy discussed departures, transfer targets and club ambitions, with remarks from Torino's Vagnati, Milan's Galliani, Juventus officials and Como's Ludi. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alessandro-moggi-backs-malag-as-top-choice-for-italian-football-leadership ### 2026-07-04: Italian football pushes inclusion and reform after World Cup snub Italy hosts the Balon Mundial inclusion festival and a Florence forum on football reform after the national team’s World Cup exclusion. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-pushes-inclusion-and-reform-after-world-cup-snub ### 2026-07-04: Italy's Azzurri coach race sees Conte await FIGC decision amid Saudi offer Antonio Conte awaits the FIGC’s decision on the Italy coach job, preferring the role over a €20 m Saudi offer, while Roberto Mancini leads as favourite. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-azzurri-coach-race-sees-conte-await-figc-decision-amid-saudi-offer ### 2026-07-01: Giovanni Malagò Sets One‑Week Deadline for Italy’s New Technical Director and Head Coach FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said Italy will name a new technical director—likely Paolo Maldini—and a head coach—most likely Antonio Conte—within a week, with clubs and sponsors pledged to help fund the hires 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-federation-to-decide-national-team-coach-and-technical-director-within-a-week ### 2026-06-29: FIGC narrows Italy coach race as Malago eyes Maldini and Conte FIGC president Malago narrows Italy's coach hunt to Conte and Mancini, eyes Maldini as technical director, and stresses qualification challenges after missed World Cups. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-national-team-narrows-headcoach-race-to-conte-and-mancini ### 2026-06-27: Italy's football faces 12‑year World Cup drought as CONI chief blames missing vision CONI chief Buonfiglio criticises Italy's 12‑year World Cup absence, citing lack of vision, while youth teams thrive but the senior side remains in crisis. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-football-faces-12year-world-cup-drought-as-coni-chief-blames-missing-vision ### 2026-06-27: Italy weighs Conte vs Mancini for national team head coach Italy's FIGC, led by new president Giovanni Malagò, is set to choose between Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte as the next national team coach, a decision seen as crucial for his credibility. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-weighs-conte-vs-mancini-for-national-team-head-coach ### 2026-06-25: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president to reshape Italian football Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president with ~68% support and plans budget, technical director, and coaching appointments to revive Italian football, mentioning possible adviser Zbigniew Boniek. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-figc-president-to-reshape-italian-football ### 2026-06-25: Antonio Conte poised to become Italy national team coach Italy's FIGC, led by Giovanni Malagò, is set to appoint Antonio Conte as national team coach on a four‑year deal aimed at the 2030 World Cup, with club and Napoli owner support. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonio-conte-emerges-as-frontrunner-for-italys-national-team-coach ### 2026-06-24: Italy national football team seeks new head coach as salary offers are slashed Italy's football federation is weighing low‑cost options for the national team coach, with Antonio Conte speculated but likely to earn about half his Napoli salary, while other former stars are also under talk. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-national-football-team-seeks-new-head-coach-as-salary-offers-are-slashed ### 2026-06-24: Napoli's infrastructure plans and coaching quest dominate Italian football agenda Italy's football scene sees Napoli push infrastructure and hire Allegri, while the FIGC eyes Maldini and Conte, and clubs track Zaniolo and Sörloth transfers. 33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napolis-de-laurentiis-pledges-club-to-stay-top-and-improve-in-europe ### 2026-06-24: Giovanni Malagò appointed FIGC president as Italy endures third straight World Cup miss Giovanni Malagò was appointed FIGC president as Italy misses its third straight World Cup, prompting criticism from players like Jorginho and raising concerns over stadium upgrades for Euro 2032. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-appointed-figc-president-as-italy-endures-third-straight-world-cup-miss ### 2026-06-23: Italian Football Federation President Malagò weighing national team coach appointment FIGC president Giovanni Malagò faces pressure to name Antonio Conte as Italy’s coach, amid debate over club‑federation influence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-federation-president-malag-weighing-national-team-coach-appointment ### 2026-06-23: Italy misses third straight World Cup, fans protest as new federation president elected Italy missed the 2026 World Cup for the third straight edition, prompting ultras to protest and the election of Giovanni Malagò as FIGC president amid concerns over player scarcity and fan disengagement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-misses-third-straight-world-cup-fans-protest-as-new-federation-president-elected ### 2026-06-23: Paolo Maldini and Antonio Conte lead Italy’s football rebuild Maldini and Conte are central to Italy’s football revamp as Serie A clubs chase Nico Paz, Marco Palestra and other transfers ahead of World Cup 2026. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-figc-president-as-messi-breaks-world-cup-scoring-record ### 2026-06-23: Giovanni Malagò Elected President of Italy's Football Federation Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president on 22 June 2026 with 68.58% of the votes, succeeding a period of World Cup failures and the resignation of Gabriele Gravina. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-president-of-italys-football-federation-4 ### 2026-06-23: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president amid calls for Italian football reforms Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president, with expectations he will lead reforms across Italy's football leagues and influence the national team coach selection. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-figc-president-amid-calls-for-italian-football-reforms ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy’s football federation Giovanni Malagò, former CONI chief, wins FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, pledging reforms, a new national‑team coach, and continued support for AS Roma. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-president-of-italys-football-federation-2 ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italian football federation Giovanni Malagò has been elected FIGC president, pledging reforms, a new national coach (potentially foreign), and focus on Euro 2032 as Italy rebuilds its football program. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-president-of-italian-football-federation ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy’s football federation Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, promising reforms, a new national team coach (Conte) and a technical director role for Paolo Maldini. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-president-of-italys-football-federation-1 ### 2026-06-22: Antonio Gozzi reappointed as FIGC councilor representing Serie B amid calls for reform Antonio Gozzi was re‑elected as the Lega Serie B representative on the FIGC council at a Rome assembly, while Lega Serie B president Paolo Bedin urged financial reforms and greater youth development. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonio-gozzi-reappointed-as-figc-councilor-representing-serie-b-amid-calls-for-reform ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malago elected as new president of Italy's football federation Giovanni Malago won 68.5% of votes at FIGC’s extraordinary assembly in Rome, succeeding Gabriele Gravina after Italy missed 2026 World Cup qualification, and pledged to revive Italian football ahead of Euro 203 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malago-elected-as-new-president-of-italys-football-federation ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected president of Italy's football federation Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency with 68.58% of votes, replacing Gabriele Gravina and pledging reforms and Euro 2032 stadium plans. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-president-of-italys-football-federation ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, tasked with reviving Italian football Giovanni Malagò wins FIGC presidency (68.58%), vows structural reforms, eyes Paolo Maldini as technical director, and considers Antonio Conte or Roberto Mancini for Italy coach. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-assumes-figc-presidency-pledges-reforms-for-italian-football ### 2026-06-22: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, vows youth-focused reforms Giovanni Malagò was elected FIGC president, pledging youth‑focused reforms and improved governance for Italian football. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-figc-president-vows-youth-focused-reforms ### 2026-06-21: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president, Abete backs Matteo Marani Giovanni Malagò becomes FIGC president; Giancarlo Abete says he would have backed Matteo Marani’s bid, urging stronger support for lower‑tier clubs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-elected-figc-president-abete-backs-matteo-marani ### 2026-06-21: Italy fails to qualify for third straight World Cup, sparking fan disappointment Italy missed the World Cup for the third straight time, leaving fans without the usual summer football celebrations and prompting talk of supporting other teams. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-fails-to-qualify-for-third-straight-world-cup-sparking-fan-disappointment ### 2026-06-21: Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC president with 68.58% of votes Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC presidency on 22 June 2026 with 68.58 % of votes, pledging team cohesion, political dialogue and structural reforms for Italian football. 65 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-poised-to-win-figc-presidency-in-june-election ### 2026-06-18: Italian football faces systemic reforms as national team misses World Cups Italy missed three World Cups, spurring FIGC‑government reforms such as tax breaks and home‑grown player quotas, while Roberto Mancini is touted for a possible coaching return. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-faces-systemic-reforms-as-national-team-misses-world-cups ### 2026-06-18: Giovanni Malagò cleared to run for FIGC presidency as election approaches ANAC clears Giovanni Malagò to run in the FIGC presidential vote, set for Monday, as he faces Giancarlo Abete; Abete reaffirms the 2028 end to club multi‑ownership. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-cleared-to-run-for-figc-presidency-after-anac-rules-out-ineligibility ### 2026-06-16: Giovanni Malagò cleared to run for FIGC presidency after ANAC approval ANAC cleared Giovanni Malagò to run for FIGC president, removing legal doubts and setting up a 22 June vote against Giancarlo Abete. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-calls-figc-election-a-fair-and-gentlemanly-contest ### 2026-06-09: Italian Sports Authority Refers Giovanni Malagò Ineligibility Inquiry to Anti‑Corruption Agency CONI says it cannot assess Giovanni Malagò’s eligibility for FIGC president, referring the issue to ANAC; the election remains set for 22 June despite timing concerns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-authority-refers-giovanni-malag-ineligibility-inquiry-to-anticorruption-agency ### 2026-06-06: Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi Calls for Transparency in FIGC Election Sports minister Andrea Abodi urged full legal clarity and ANAC/CONI review before the FIGC presidential election, stressing legitimacy for the upcoming vote. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-minister-andrea-abodi-calls-for-transparency-in-figc-election ### 2026-06-05: Italian Sports Minister Calls for Review of FIGC President Malagò's Eligibility Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi urged ANAC and CONI to assess Giovanni Malagò's eligibility for the FIGC presidency amid a pantouflage investigation ahead of the June 22 election. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-minister-calls-for-review-of-figc-president-malags-eligibility ### 2026-05-30: Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi Calls for FIGC Reforms After World Cup Setback Sports minister Andrea Abodi urged comprehensive FIGC reforms, citing financial oversight, league structure, sport justice independence and Italy’s World Cup miss, and floated Guardiola as a possible coach. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-minister-andrea-abodi-calls-for-figc-reforms-after-world-cup-setback ### 2026-05-21: Giancarlo Abete pushes federation reform and top coach hire ahead of FIGC election Giancarlo Abete urges federation reform and a top‑level coach for Italy as FIGC elections approach. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giancarlo-abete-pushes-federation-reform-and-top-coach-hire-ahead-of-figc-election ### 2026-05-17: Lega Pro stays neutral as FIGC presidential election approaches, Abete sets agenda Lega Pro stays neutral in FIGC presidential race; candidate Giancarlo Abete outlines his reform agenda. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lega-pro-stays-neutral-as-figc-presidential-election-approaches-abete-sets-agenda ### 2026-05-15: Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete vie for FIGC presidency Malagò and Abete run for FIGC president, outlining Lega Pro reform, youth development and Serie A growth ahead of the June 22 election. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giovanni-malag-and-giancarlo-abete-vie-for-figc-presidency --- Cite as: Maldini details FIGC coaching search and resignation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/figc-presidential-contest-intensifies-ahead-of-june-22-election