Giovanni Malagò outlines challenges for Italian football and EURO 2032

Giovanni Malagò, newly elected President of the FIGC, emphasized the urgent need for reforms in Italian football during a press conference on June 22. He described the endeavor to prepare five stadiums for EURO 2032 as a significant challenge, stating that the sport has become 'fossilised' without necessary changes. Malagò succeeded Gabriele Gravina, who resigned following Italy's unsuccessful World Cup qualification. Among priorities, he mentioned discussing player citizenship policies and the financial implications of transfer taxes affecting local players. Malagò aims to leverage his experience from organizing major sporting events, including the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, to foster necessary developments in Italian football.

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