# Italian football delegation appointment dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-delegation-appointment-dispute > Updated: 2026-09-01T19:52:39.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Giovanni Malagò, President of the FIGC, appointed Diana Bianchedi as the head of delegation for the Italian national football team. The appointment was intended to foster a “cultural revolution” to integrate football with the wider Italian sporting system. The decision sparked an institutional dispute between the FIGC and the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI). CONI launched investigations to evaluate potential conflicts of interest regarding Bianchedi’s dual roles as a CONI National Council member and a federal official. While the FIGC maintained that her role was one of “mere representation and institutional accompaniment” and did not violate regulations, CONI sought to protect the integrity of its statutes. In response to the dispute, CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio requested an opinion from the National Anti-Corruption Authority (ANAC). Buonfiglio stated this measure was intended to protect Bianchedi’s reputation and competence while safeguarding the CONI presidency and board from potential legal or procedural errors regarding incompatibilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: CONI President seeks ANAC opinion on Diana Bianchedi appointment CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio has sought an ANAC opinion regarding Diana Bianchedi’s appointment to avoid potential conflicts of interest or procedural errors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coni-president-seeks-anac-opinion-on-diana-bianchedi-appointment ### 2026-08-09: Diana Bianchedi appointed head of Italian national football delegation FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has appointed Olympic champion Diana Bianchedi as head of the Italian national football delegation, sparking an institutional dispute with CONI over potential conflicts of role. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diana-bianchedi-appointed-head-of-delegation-for-italian-national-football-team --- Cite as: Italian football delegation appointment dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-delegation-appointment-dispute