Malagò: "Caso Balogun is an absurdity: political choice. About the

Malagò: "Caso Balogun is an absurdity: political choice. About the

Giovanni Malagò, the new president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), was a guest on Radio Anch'io Sport on Rai Radio 1 and spoke about various current topics in Italian football. He started with the idea of a future team, with Paolo Maldini as a possible director of technical policy. Malagò said: “Maldini has the right qualifications, both as a player and in his role as a director. He is the ideal candidate for the position."

However, Malagò also emphasized that there are many more options for the FIGC and that there are plans to reform the organization. “The people responsible for decisions often have a plan B and sometimes even a plan C,” he added. "I am very calm about it and take the time to think everything through."

Regarding the appointment of the new coach, Malagò said: "I haven't spoken to anyone. It would be contrary to my intention to appoint the coach together with the technical director. Patience is key now.”

Malagò also gave his opinion on the recent controversy surrounding the situation of the player Balogun, saying: “This really seemed like an absurdity to me. It reminded me of a political game. The FIFA rule in question is not applicable to national competitions. This could set a dangerous precedent."

He emphasized the need for meritocracy within football and expressed concern about how political decisions could affect the sport. “We must ensure that sport remains fair and is not influenced by political interests. This is crucial for the future of football."

He also spoke about the role of politics in supporting football: "There are many opportunities for politicians to help, such as tax benefits and additional income from the gambling industry. This can all contribute to the development of youth."

It is clear that Malagò is determined to renew Italian football and prepare for future competitions, including the Nations League and the Euro 2028 qualifiers, as well as the World Cup in two years' time. He concluded: “We have a six-year plan for the future, and that is an ideal period to develop the best athletes.”

With the challenges facing Italian football, Malagò's approach will be crucial for the recovery and growth of the sport in Italy.

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