Lotito off FIGC reform talks
The FIGC released a statement confirming Claudio Lotito has been removed from taking the lead on reforms. Lazio President Lotito is a counsellor to the Federation and was leading negotiations…
Lotito ‘used Godfather language’
Ischia director Pino Iodice claims Claudio Lotito used “Godfather language,” criticising Andrea Agnelli, Adriano Galliani and Marcello Nicchi. Iodice released a taped phone call to the media on Friday, sparking…
‘Juve, Milan can’t lose style’
Giovanni Malago, President of the Italian National Olympic Committee, says Juventus and Milan must preserve their 'style' in spite of their diatribe. The two clubs are involved in a bitter…
‘Tavecchio is reassuring Conte’
CONI chief Giovanni Malago believes that work is underway by Carlo Tavecchio to 'reassure' Italy Coach Antonio Conte. President of the Italian National Olympic Committee has offered comment on the…
Malago: Nothing against football
The President of CONI Giovanni Malago insists he has ‘nothing against football’ despite cuts in funding to the Italian Football Federation. The Italian National Olympic Committee announced this week that…
Malago: ‘Clubs knew Tavecchio ban’
CONI President Giovanni Malagò warned Serie A clubs “knew” Carlo Tavecchio was heading for a ban over racist comments. CONI President Giovanni Malagò warned Serie A clubs “knew” Carlo Tavecchio…
‘Tavecchio will resign, if…’
President of CONI, Giovanni Malago, says that if pressure is on Carlo Tavecchio regarding his racist comments, he could resign as FIGC President. The 71-year-old was successfully elected to his…
Tavecchio banned for racist comments?
Demetrio Albertini slammed Lazio President Claudio Lotito, while Carlo Tavecchio could get a four-month ban. Demetrio Albertini slammed Lazio President Claudio Lotito, while Carlo Tavecchio could get a four-month ban. Albertini and…
Malago: Tavecchio program too costly
Giovanni Malago admits Carlo Tavecchio’s vision for Italian football is bold and innovative but says it would be too expensive to carry out. Tavecchio, who is favourite to assume the…
Tavecchio ‘support is waning’
CONI President Giovanni Malagò and Torino chief Urbano Cairo show “Serie A split in two” over Carlo Tavecchio. CONI President Giovanni Malagò and Torino chief Urbano Cairo show “Serie A…
CONI want spray and technology
CONI President Giovanni Malagò believes Serie A should adopt vanishing spray and goal-line technology. Both systems were used for the first time in a World Cup in Brazil and have…
Malago: Follow Thatcher example
The President of CONI believes Italy should follow the example of England in tackling hooliganism problems. The debate has been brought into fresh focus in light of the events at last…
Malago: Italian season below par
CONI President Giovanni Malago has labelled this Serie A season as ‘below par’ beyond Juventus and Roma, saying that something must be changed. CONI President Giovanni Malago has labelled this…
Rome’s Olimpico up for Euro 2020
San Siro will not be considered as a venue for Euro 2020, but Rome’s Stadio Olimpico is an option. This edition of the European Championship will be played all over…
CONI chief wants football technology
The President of the Italian Olympic Committee is “favourable to using technology in football, but we’ve got to get on with it.” Several different systems have been tested in the…
World Cup draw ‘unfortunate’
Italy “certainly did not have a fortunate draw,” but can do well against England, Uruguay and Costa Rica, said CONI President Giovanni Malagò. The chief of the Italian Olympic Committee…