Malagò faces inquiry amid Euro 2032 stadium preparations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:37 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Giovanni Malagò, president of the Italian soccer federation, is under inquiry by the Italian Olympic Committee regarding alleged election irregularities. His position could be jeopardized, leading to the appointment of an emergency commissioner. Concurrently, the federation has submitted a list of 14 stadiums across 13 cities to host Euro 2032 matches, although only Juventus' Allianz Stadium in Turin is ready. UEFA's approval of the stadiums is critical, with concerns raised over Italy’s limited prepared venues. The situation is compounded by political interference warnings from UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and recent resignations within the federation's ranks.
- •Malagò is facing an inquiry over his election to the FIGC.
- •14 stadiums proposed for Euro 2032, only one venue ready.
- •Diana Bianchedi resigned due to conflicts with the Sports Minister.
- •Final approval for Roma's new stadium granted this week.
- 1:37 PMYahoo Sports — Italian soccer chief Malagò faces election inquiry and Euro 2032 stadium issues
"It’s not just the struggling national team that embattled Italian soccer federation president Giovanni Malagò has to worry about these days. Malagò is facing an inquiry by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) — a body he used to lead — over an alleged irregularity in his election that could result in his removal and an emergency commissioner taking over. This week, the federation submitted a list to UEFA of 14 stadiums in 13 cities that could potentially host games for the tournament that is being co-organized with Turkey.
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