Serie A clubs met with their candidate for the FIGC Presidency, Giovanni Malagò, to discuss their vision for the future of Italian football, identifying five crucial areas of focus.
Giovanni Malagò, the former CONI President, has been put forward by Serie A clubs as their choice for the upcoming FIGC presidential election. A preliminary meeting between Malagò and the club representatives has already taken place.
Malagò has not yet officially declared his candidacy, as he plans to meet with all stakeholders involved in the June 22 vote before making a final decision.
Key Priorities for the Next FIGC President from Serie A Clubs
During their discussions with Malagò, Serie A clubs detailed five principal objectives:
- Ensuring financial sustainability within the sport.
- Fostering the development of Italian players.
- Implementing political and structural reforms.
- Promoting the growth of sporting activities.
- Adopting supportive government measures.
The Lega Serie A hopes that Malagò will embrace these proposals and incorporate them into his agenda. However, the clubs emphasize that these are vital considerations irrespective of who ultimately assumes the role of FIGC President.
Specifically, top-flight Italian clubs are advocating for incentives or tax benefits to encourage investment in Under-23 Italian players. They also seek the relaxation of restrictions on direct and indirect advertising for betting. This aligns with sentiments previously expressed by former FIGC President Gabriele Gravina in a document following his resignation.
Furthermore, Serie A clubs have requested that a portion of betting revenues be channeled back into football. They also prioritize streamlined bureaucratic processes to facilitate the construction of new stadiums. Financial support for youth academies, ideally funded by betting revenues, is another significant concern.
Finally, Serie A clubs are seeking financial or tax assistance to support investment in coaching education. They also propose modifications to the formats of youth leagues, including the Primavera, with the aim of prioritizing player development over results at a young age. This could potentially involve removing league standings, promotions, and relegations in youth competitions.
English Translation:
Serie A clubs met with their candidate for the FIGC Presidency, Giovanni Malagò, to discuss their priorities for the future of Italian football and identify five key areas. Malagò, the former CONI President, has been selected by Serie A clubs as their candidate for the FIGC presidential election. He has not yet confirmed his intention to run, as he still needs to meet with all parties involved in the June 22 vote.
During their meeting with Malagò, Serie A clubs outlined five priorities: financial sustainability, the development of Italian players, political and structural measures, the development of sporting activity, and government measures. The Lega Serie A hopes Malagò will accept their request and include these points in his program, believing them to be crucial regardless of who becomes the next FIGC President.
Among their proposals, clubs are pushing for incentives or tax relief to support investments in Under-23 Italian players, and they wish to see a lifting of bans on direct and indirect betting advertising. This echoes concerns previously raised by former FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
Additionally, Serie A clubs have requested that a percentage of betting revenues be allocated to football. Incentives for new stadiums through simplified bureaucratic processes are a priority, as are financial measures for youth academies, ideally funded by betting revenues. Lastly, Serie A clubs are demanding financial or tax aid for investment in coach education and changes to the formats of youth leagues, including the Primavera. The latter could involve removing standings, promotions, and relegations in youth leagues to prioritize player development over results at a young age.
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