- 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.
- 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.
