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Italian Football Federation leadership controversy

Overview

In August 2026, FIGC President Giovanni Malagò initiated an organizational restructuring, appointing Alessandro Catapano as presidential spokesperson and Luca Bergamini as head of staff.

Following these appointments, CONI General Prosecutor Ugo Taucer requested that FIGC Federal Prosecutor Giuseppe Chinè open an official proceeding into the legality of Malagò’s election. The inquiry, prompted by a complaint from lawyer and former Lazio player Renato Miele, seeks to determine if Malagò met mandatory registration requirements under Article 29 of the FIGC Statute during the June 22 elections.

In September 2026, Federal Prosecutor Chinè confirmed in a report that Malagò lacked the mandatory membership requirement stipulated in the statutes at the time of his election. While Chinè proposed archiving the case by citing past practices where candidate memberships were not strictly verified, the legal implications remain significant.

On September 8, 2026, General Prosecutor of Sport Ugo Taucer rejected the FIGC Prosecutor’s request to archive the investigation. Taucer noted that while Malagò participates in amateur football at Circolo Canottieri Aniene, that club is affiliated with other sports federations—such as swimming, rowing, and sailing—rather than the FIGC. Taucer has requested further clarifications and arguments from Chinè regarding the decision to seek archiving.

On September 9, 2026, Malagò addressed the eligibility concerns following a Lega Serie B assembly. He expressed confidence in his position, citing existing precedents to dismiss worries regarding his candidacy. Malagò suggested that the investigation may be influenced by “internal political dynamics” and attempts to shift the current electoral consensus within the federation.

If the election is deemed invalid, it could potentially nullify all documents and contracts signed during Malagò’s tenure, including high-profile agreements such as Roberto Mancini’s appointment as national team head coach. The final decision regarding Malagò’s eligibility and the potential termination of his presidency now rests with the CONI board.

Entities

Giovanni Malagò · FIGC · CONI · Giuseppe Chinè · Renato Miele

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Giovanni Malagò addresses FIGC presidency eligibility concerns

    FIGC President Giovanni Malagò expressed confidence regarding his eligibility for office, dismissing concerns over his membership registration as having clear legal precedents.

  2. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Giovanni Malagò: CONI prosecutor rejects archiving of FIGC membership probe

    CONI's General Prosecutor Ugo Taucer has rejected the request to archive the investigation into FIGC President Giovanni Malagò's membership status, reopening the probe into his election eligibility.

  3. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Giovanni Malagò faces potential removal from FIGC presidency

    Giovanni Malagò’s presidency of the FIGC faces potential invalidation after federal prosecutors confirmed he lacked the required federation membership at the time of his election.

  4. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Giovanni Malagò faces investigation into FIGC presidency eligibility

    An investigation into FIGC President Giovanni Malagò’s eligibility could lead to the annulment of his election and impact the leadership of the Italian national football team.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    FIGC President Giovanni Malagò announces new leadership appointments

    FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is restructuring the federation, appointing Alessandro Catapano as spokesperson and Luca Bergamini as head of staff to strengthen institutional and media relations.

Sources

alias.com · calcioefinanza.it · calcionews24.com · espresso.repubblica.it · ilfattoquotidiano.it · ilpallonegonfiato.it · lastampa.it · lazionews.eu · litaliano.it · metronews.it · primaonline.it · progettoitalianews.net · spaziocalcio.it · sportface.it · telenord.it · tuttojuve.com · unmondoditaliani.com · urbanpost.it · ussi.it

This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history