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Galliani rejects FIGC presidential nomination amid alleged Juventus and Milan boycott of Marotta
TL;DR
Adriano Galliani has declined to run for the FIGC Presidency despite support from Milan and Juventus, who reportedly aimed to block Giovanni Malagò's candidacy. Malagò is expected to represent Serie A clubs in the upcoming election on June 22.
Galliani rejects FIGC presidential nomination amid alleged Juventus and Milan boycott of Marotta
Adriano Galliani will not run for the FIGC Presidency, despite requests from Milan and Juventus, who had reportedly tried to boycott Giovanni Malagò, backed by Inter President Beppe Marotta.
Ex-CONI President Malagò is expected to represent Serie A clubs in the FIGC Presidential election on June 22.
According to Corriere della Sera, Juventus and Milan were eager to propose a different candidate, picking Galliani as the Serie A representative for elections.
The ex-Milan CEO, however, officially confirmed on Sunday that he would not run for the FIGC President role.
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 13: Silvio Berluconi and CEO of AC Monza Adriano Galliani attend the Serie A match between AC Monza and Torino FC at Stadio Brianteo on August 13, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
“I’ve long thought about it, and I’m honoured and grateful to those clubs that considered me for the FIGC Presidency, but I won’t accept the invitation,” Galliani said.
“Some directors had sounded me out about my availability a few days ago. I’ve never accepted, and I’ve clarified that I would make assessments to see how the situation would evolve. In the end, I believe that the best possible FIGC President, and not just as the expression of Lega Serie A desire, is Giovanni Malagò.”
Votes from Serie A clubs account for 18% of the total, expressed by 20 delegates, and Malagò seems to have received approval from the majority of clubs in Italy’s top flight.
REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – MAY 04: Giuseppe Marotta, Sports CEO of FC Internazionale, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and FC Internazionale at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on May 04, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Corriere della Sera highlights that Malagò is being backed by Inter President Marotta, who has actively lobbied other Serie A clubs for support.
According to Corriere, Marotta has told people close to him that he’s done so “just do it for the good of football.”
Serie A clubs are expected to confirm their candidate for the FIGC Presidential election following a general meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 13.
Q&A
Why did Adriano Galliani refuse the FIGC presidential nomination?
Adriano Galliani rejected the FIGC presidential nomination despite support from Milan and Juventus, who wanted him to counter Giovanni Malagò's candidacy.
What role do Juventus and Milan play in the FIGC presidential election?
Juventus and Milan aimed to propose a different candidate and were reportedly trying to boycott Giovanni Malagò's nomination in favor of Adriano Galliani.
When is the FIGC presidential election scheduled?
The FIGC presidential election is scheduled for June 22.
