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FIGC faces special commissioner risk amid Malagò election chaos

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 3:25 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

FIGC faces special commissioner risk amid Malagò election chaos

Summary

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) may be placed under a special commissioner following a legal dispute regarding Giovanni Malagò’s election as president. Concerns have arisen over Malagò's eligibility, as he was not registered with the FIGC at the time of his candidacy. This issue has escalated after CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio suggested that the election could be voided. The situation complicates preparations for the upcoming EURO 2032 and follows a series of failures for Italy in World Cup qualifications. Discussions on this matter will occur before Italy's match against Turkiye on October 5.

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By the Numbers

•Giovanni Malagò elected FIGC President on June 22.
•Malagò's candidacy questioned due to registration issues.
•CONI President Buonfiglio hints at voiding the election.
•FIGC may face special commissioner oversight.
•Italy's match against Turkiye scheduled for October 5.

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3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Malagò chaos as FIGC risk of Special Commissioner over election paperwork

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The FIGC could be placed under a special commissioner after the legal battle over Giovanni Malagò’s election took another twist. ‘It’s absurd,’ warned predecessor Gabriele Gravina.The situati...
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