Turin, 27 Sept. (LaPresse) – “Are the Malagò case and Euro 2032 linked? I do not intend to comment on hypothetical scenarios. No decision has yet been taken. I will simply say that, as a co-organiser, Italy has a particular responsibility. This is precisely why it is important to preserve the independence of sporting institutions. Any form of political interference could undermine the confidence of UEFA and other partners, which would not be in the interests of either Italian football or the tournament.” So said UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin in an interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport* regarding the possible placement of the FIGC under administration. “Without delving into legal interpretations, I would like to point out that this is not the first time the issue of external interference in the Football Federation’s activities has been raised: FIFA and UEFA have always clearly emphasised the autonomy of the federations. I hope that the relevant bodies will take a decision as soon as possible in accordance with the rules of the sporting system: the worsening of the institutional crisis is not in anyone’s interest,” he emphasised. “We do not intend to prejudge the decisions of the institutions, but the independence of the federations and respect for the will of their members are fundamental principles of the UEFA and FIFA Statutes, and we expect them to be upheld. We are confident that the Italian sporting bodies will be able to find a solution in line with these principles, in the interests of Italian and international football.”
Euro 2032, Ceferin: ‘Political interference could undermine confidence in UEFA’
Turin, 27 Sept. (LaPresse) – “Are the Malagò case and Euro 2032 linked? I do not intend to comment on hypothetical scenarios. No decision has yet been taken. I will simply say that, as a co-organiser, Italy has a particular responsibility. This is precisely why it is important to preserve the independence of sporting institutions. Any form of political interference could undermine the confidence of UEFA and other partners, which would not be in the interests of either Italian football or the tournament.” So said UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin in an interview with *La Gazzetta dello Sport* regarding the possible placement of the FIGC under administration. “Without delving into legal interpretations, I would like to point out that this is not the first time the issue of external interference in the Football Federation’s activities has been raised: FIFA and UEFA have always clearly emphasised the autonomy of the federations. I hope that the relevant bodies will take a decision as soon as possible in accordance with the rules of the sporting system: the worsening of the institutional crisis is not in anyone’s interest,” he emphasised. “We do not intend to prejudge the decisions of the institutions, but the independence of the federations and respect for the will of their members are fundamental principles of the UEFA and FIFA Statutes, and we expect them to be upheld. We are confident that the Italian sporting bodies will be able to find a solution in line with these principles, in the interests of Italian and international football.”