The President of the Italian Olympic Committee condemns Carlo Tavecchio, but has “no requirement” to intervene.
The FIGC President was famously caught-up in a racism storm, and this weekend recordings emerged of Tavecchio making homophobic and anti-semitic remarks.
The President of the Italian Olympic Committee condemns Carlo Tavecchio, but has “no requirement” to intervene.
The FIGC President was famously caught-up in a racism storm, and this weekend recordings emerged of Tavecchio making homophobic and anti-semitic remarks.
“The words which emerged through the audio recording are unacceptable and should be condemned,” Giovanni Malago, head of CONI, declared in an interview with La Repubblica.
“At the same time, for the sake of clarity, I want to emphasise that there is no technical or legal requirement for CONI to take measures related to the commissioner of the Federation.
“In addition, as I’ve already said on another occasion, I believe every person must answer to their own conscience, and adopt the most appropriate behaviour.
“I want to add that I’ve requested – urgently – a detailed report from the FIGC to investigate the incident in question and the unique dynamics of the case on which it is based, as well as the subsequent clarifications and complaints of President Tavecchio.”
The newspaper also reports that Tavecchio has told close friends that he will not resign from his post at the FIGC.