Malagò eyes Immobile for FIGC leadership team alongside Ranieri and Zola
Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) president Giovanni Malagò is shaping a potential FIGC leadership ticket that would include Lazio captain Ciro Immobile, a current senior Italy international. Veteran coaches Claudio Ranieri and Gianfranco Zola are also mentioned as part of the proposed setup. The move would mark a significant step in bringing active playing and coaching voices into the governance of Italian football. The FIGC presidency is currently a contested position, with Malagò positioning allies ahead of upcoming elections.
Read the full story at football-italia.netMalagò's push to populate the FIGC leadership with high-profile football figures like Immobile, Ranieri, and Zola signals a deliberate strategy to legitimize his vision for Italian football governance with recognizable names. Including an active international striker like Immobile is unusual for an FA board and would give the playing side a direct voice in the federation's direction. For Serie A observers, the outcome of this power play matters because FIGC decisions shape refereeing standards, youth development funding, and the national team pathway — all of which ripple into club football.
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