Malagò's FIGC presidency in doubt over invalid vote

A viral photo from Italy vs Belgium reveals tension as Malagò's FIGC presidency faces a special commissioner.

What happened. Giovanni Malagò's election as FIGC President on June 22 is set to be declared invalid because he was not a formal member. CONI President Luciano Bonfiglio plans to convene the CONI board on October 7 to discuss placing the FIGC under special administration and calling new elections.

• Bonfiglio wants new elections no earlier than 60 days after the board meeting.
• Malagò will appeal to the CONI Guarantee Board and, if needed, the Regional Administrative Court.
• A photo of Malagò, Bonfiglio, and Andrea Abodi at the Italy-Belgium match went viral, highlighting tension.

“You have to respect the rules that I don’t decide.”

— Luciano Bonfiglio

Malagò is determined to fight the decision and may run for the presidency again if his appeal fails.

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