Giovanni Malagò stays in charge of Italian soccer federation after compromise

Giovanni Malagò will remain in leadership of the Italian soccer federation as of October 6, 2026, following a last-minute compromise amidst an irregularity in his election earlier this year. Stripped of the presidency, he has been appointed as the federation's emergency commissioner pending a new election. This decision was reached just before a key vote by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI). Malagò had previously earned 68.58% of the votes in June’s election to succeed Gabriele Gravina, who resigned after Italy did not qualify for a third consecutive World Cup. A new election is anticipated in January 2027, with Malagò expected to run again. Under his stewardship, he has also taken on the challenges of preparations for the 2032 European Championship, with concerns regarding venue readiness among the submitted list to UEFA.

• 12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Malagò kept in charge of Italian soccer federation after last-minute compromise