The president of the football federation, Giovanni Malagò, was at the center of a power dispute involving prominent figures in Italian football, including Adriano Galliani. In a few months, the situation has changed drastically: Malagò, who had obtained the top role of the FIGC, is now in the process of resigning, while Galliani, former Milan manager, is seen as his potential successor. The rivalry between the two, both veteran figures, is part of a broader context of political tensions and an Italian football that seems to have lost the thread of reforms.
The crisis emerged above all after Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, an event that shook the foundations of the sector. Meanwhile, players, coaches and club presidents have tried to consolidate a coalition to support Malagò, but their position has become increasingly weak. The appointment of Giancarlo Viglione as general secretary of the Federation, for example, was seen as an attempt to stabilize the situation, albeit with limited results.
Meanwhile, Juventus have been hit by a series of controversial decisions. The departure of Beppe Marotta, who had managed the team with only one capital increase between 2011 and 2019, was followed by further financial restructuring and the dismissal of Andrea Agnelli, hit by a capital gains affair. These events have contributed to creating a situation of economic and sporting instability for the club, which now relies on Giovanni Carnevali to try to re-establish its competitiveness.
With the next federal presidential election scheduled for January, the situation remains uncertain. The future of the FIGC will depend on the result of a voting process which could see Galliani's choice as the most accepted solution. Meanwhile, Italian football continues to try to find its direction, while top-flight clubs like Juventus face the consequences of turbulent management.