Ceferin warns of trust issues in Italian football ahead of Euro 2032

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Ceferin warns of trust issues in Italian football ahead of Euro 2032
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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin expressed concerns about potential political interference in Italian football following the likely appointment of special administration for the FIGC. This situation arises amidst instability after Giovanni Malagò's presidency, which lacks formal membership. Ceferin stressed the importance of preserving the independence of sports institutions to uphold trust among UEFA partners as Italy prepares to co-host Euro 2032. He reiterated that the ongoing crisis does not benefit Italian football, emphasizing the need for urgent infrastructure improvements and collaboration among stakeholders.

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  • •Ceferin warns of trust issues due to political interference in FIGC.
  • •Malagò's presidency may end due to lack of formal membership.
  • •Italy's role as co-host for Euro 2032 could be impacted.
  • •Ceferin urges urgency in improving football infrastructure.
  • •Historic failures to qualify for World Cup raise concerns.
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With the FIGC likely to be put under special administration, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin warns that ‘political interference could undermine the trust of UEFA and other partners’ ahead of Eur...

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