FIGC election campaign in full swing as Abete and Malago meet Serie B clubs | OneFootball

Both potential FIGC Presidential candidates Giancarlo Abete and Giovanni Malagò met with the Lega Serie B today, and whoever they support could be in charge of Italian football.

ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: (L-R) Italy Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi, President of CONI Luciano Buonfiglio and President of FIGC Gabriele Gravina look on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)

The role is currently empty following the resignation of Gabriele Gravina in the wake of Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive edition of the World Cup.

The Lega Serie A, Coaches Association and Players Association have all given their public backing to former CONI President Malagò.

The LND (Amateur League) has the largest share of the votes in the process and is obviously supporting their current President Abete for the role.

New FIGC President to be decided

CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, ITALY – MARCH 15: Giovanni Malago, President of Milano Cortina 2026 waves during the medal ceremonies for the Men’s Slalom events on day nine of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games at Tofane Alpine Skiing Centre on March 15, 2026 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Both men met with the Lega Serie B today, discussing their plans for the future of Italian football, and listening to the proposals and problems of the clubs.

“It was a positive and useful day,” assured Lega Serie B President Paolo Bedin.

“We outlined a document with what we consider to be the priorities, with Abete and Malagò answering numerous questions. Over the next two or three days we’ll discuss it with the 20 club owners and see who to support.”

The Lega Serie B vote is worth only six per cent of the decision-making process, with the election scheduled for June 22.

Only once a new FIGC President is elected will there be the opportunity to choose the next Italy coach.

Malagò has not technically confirmed he is standing for the election of new FIGC President yet, insisting he will make a decision only after meeting the Lega Pro on Friday.