- Jun 22
Giovanni Malagò elected new Italian football federation president with 68.6 percent of the vote
The former CONI chief secured 343,084 votes (68.58 percent) at the FIGC assembly in Rome, comfortably defeating Giancarlo Abete and vowing to begin a "new era" for Italian football after the national team's third consecutive World Cup absence.
- Jun 14
Roberto Mancini leaves Al Sadd after Qatar league win, Italy return moves closer
Roberto Mancini has left Al Sadd after just seven months and a Qatar Stars League title, clearing the way for his expected return as Italy head coach. With the FIGC presidential election set for 22 June, both leading candidates have identified the 61-year-old as their preferred choice to replace Gennaro Gattuso.
