CONI hints Malago removed and FIGC under special commissioner on October 6

CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio has announced that a decision will be finalized on October 6 regarding whether to place the FIGC under a special commissioner. The ruling is expected to remove Giovanni Malagò from his role as Italian Football Federation President by declaring his June 2026 election victory null and void due to a lack of required paperwork regarding federation membership.

The timing of the move was arranged to avoid interfering with the Nations League break and will not impact national team manager Roberto Mancini. However, Malagò's broader reforms are expected to be put on hold ahead of a new election, while Sport Minister Andrea Abodi remains officially separated from the process.