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Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularity

If Giovanni Malagò is removed as FIGC President over an election irregularity, then ex-Milan and…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 2:30 PM
Galliani idea if Malago removed as FIGC President over irregularity
Key Things to Know
  • Giovanni Malago could be removed as FIGC President due to an election irregularity regarding his federation membership.
  • Adriano Galliani has emerged as a potential candidate to lead the FIGC through a two-year transition period.
  • A special commissioner will likely be confirmed between October 6 and October 10 to oversee upcoming elections.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Giovanni Malago may be removed as FIGC President following an appeal claiming he was not a registered member of the Italian Football Federation during the June election. If he steps down, former AC Milan and Monza CEO Adriano Galliani has emerged as a candidate to lead the federation through a two-year transition period, according to La Repubblica.

A special commissioner is expected to be appointed between October 6 and October 10. While Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis criticized the effort to remove Malago over a technicality, clubs including Inter, Juventus, Roma, and Atalanta are reportedly unconvinced by Malago's early tenure.

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