FIGC elections: Malagò holds ground, Galliani fails to convince all Serie A clubs

Serie A divided over FIGC presidency candidate; Malagò holds ground against Galliani as mid-table clubs push for change ahead of November 4 deadline.

As Serie A prepares to announce a unified presidential candidate for the Italian Football Federation by November 4, incumbent Gabriele Malagò appears to be holding his position against rival Adriano Galliani, though significant divisions have emerged within the league.

At a recent meeting of mid-sized clubs, 14 teams participated, with Atalanta and Inter leading calls for a change in federation leadership and backing Galliani's candidacy. However, the proposal did not receive widespread support. Several clubs have reserved judgment pending consultation with foreign ownership, while others expressed strong reservations, preferring to maintain the position they took in June when 19 of 20 Serie A clubs voted for Malagò. Juventus, Lazio, Napoli and Roma continue to support Malagò, while Inter and Milan favour Galliani.

The split reflects ongoing dissatisfaction with Malagò's tenure amid poor results from Italy's national teams, though the race remains open. Serie A must present a single candidate by November 4, with other football components awaiting developments without yet taking sides.