- Oct 5
CONI places Italian football federation under administration, naming Malagò commissioner
The Italian Olympic Committee placed the football federation under extraordinary administration on 6 October 2026, naming Giovanni Malagò commissioner ahead of new elections set for 14 December.
- Oct 3
ANAC clears Diana Bianchedi of conflict of interest ahead of CONI vote on FIGC receivership
Italy's anticorruption authority determined that Diana Bianchedi faced no legal incompatibility between her CONI vice presidency and her former FIGC role, clearing her to vote on federational receivership.
- Sep 30
Abodi rejects political motive in FIGC review as CONI receives legal opinions on Malagò
Sports Minister Andrea Abodi denied that the government is pushing to take over the FIGC, stating CONI will rule independently on Giovanni Malagò's election following a fourth legal opinion on his registration.
- Sep 30
Diana Bianchedi resigns as Italy delegation head following remarks by sports minister Andrea Abodi
The former Olympic fencing champion stepped down seven weeks after her appointment by FIGC president Giovanni Malago, following friction within the Italian National Olympic Committee.
- Sep 24
Luna Rossa leads America's Cup preliminaries in Naples as city welcomes 770,000 visitors
Luna Rossa senior holds first place with 51 points after six fleet races in the Gulf of Naples, while local authorities report full hotel occupancy ahead of next year's main competition.
- Jul 25
La Russa on Pirlo as Italy coach: 'God help us,' calling it a leap in the dark after Guardiola pursuit fizzled
Senate President Ignazio La Russa voiced sharp skepticism over Andrea Pirlo's expected appointment as Italy's head coach, calling the move a 'leap in the dark' and lamenting that the federation settled for a 'mouse' after chasing Pep Guardiola.
- 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.
