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FIGC leadership crisis and Malagò candidacy

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The leadership of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has entered a period of intense institutional instability following challenges to Giovanni Malagò’s presidency. The controversy centers on findings that Malagò lacked the mandatory federal membership registration required by Article 29 of the FIGC statutes at the time of his election. ~~In a decisive move,~~ Consequently, the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) placed the FIGC under extraordinary administration, ~~dissolving the Federal Council. In a paradoxical turn,~~ appointing Malagò ~~was appointed~~ as the extraordinary ~~commissioner to lead~~ commissioner. As the ~~federation through this transition. While Lega Serie A opposed~~ December 14, 2026, elections approach, the ~~receivership~~ political landscape has become increasingly volatile. Malagò has described his current commissioner status as ~~‘inopportune’, the appointment aims~~ a “damage” to ~~stabilize~~ the ~~institution ahead of~~ federation caused by the atypical circumstances necessitating new elections. ~~Sports Minister Andrea Abodi~~ While he has ~~called for reform and cooperation, stating there are ‘no winners or losers’ and urging~~ highlighted progress in the ~~football system to undergo self-criticism. Despite~~ national teams—noting the ~~transition, UEFA has maintained that prolonged extraordinary management could impact Italy’s role as a co-host for Euro 2032. Malagò has officially announced his candidacy~~ Under-21s' qualification for the ~~presidency in~~ European Championships and the ~~upcoming December 14, 2026, elections. To ensure eligibility, he has registered as a director with~~ momentum of the ~~Circolo Canottieri Aniene. His bid~~ women’s team—the leadership race has intensified. Malagò faces a significant challenge from Adriano ~~Galliani, who is being positioned by a faction of~~ Galliani. Although Malagò previously claimed support from thirteen Serie A ~~clubs—including Inter Milan,~~ presidents, he has expressed surprise at shifting alliances. A faction of clubs, reportedly led by executives Giuseppe Marotta and Luca Percassi, is moving toward Galliani, who has reportedly secured backing from Inter, Atalanta, Milan, Como, and ~~Lazio—dissatisfied with recent federal management. While~~ Genoa. Malagò ~~claims~~ maintains support from ~~thirteen Serie A presidents, including Napoli, Torino,~~ Monza, Napoli, Roma, Lecce, Bologna, and ~~Roma, the upcoming vote remains a focal point for negotiations between major football stakeholders.~~ Torino. Malagò has ~~also highlighted priorities such as women's professional football and infrastructure preparations~~ advocated for ~~Euro 2032.~~ a single, unified candidacy to prevent reopening historical fractures within the league. The deadline for submitting candidacies is November 4.

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