Giovanni Malago has been elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), securing 68.58% of the vote in a contest focused on revitalizing the country’s struggling football ecosystem.
The 67-year-old, who previously served as the chief of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, now holds the mandate to address systemic issues within Serie A, including financial irregularities and governance reforms.
Malago’s victory signals a shift toward administrative stability after a period of internal fragmentation within Italian football authorities.
His background in organizing major international sporting events positions him to leverage institutional relationships and operational expertise to restore credibility to the federation.
The election result, confirmed by multiple wire services, reflects a broad consensus among member clubs and regional associations for a leader with proven executive experience.
The FIGC faces immediate challenges, including ongoing investigations into match-fixing allegations and the need to align club finances with UEFA’s stricter financial fair play regulations.