Milan, Nov. 14 (LaPresse) – The candidacies of Giovanni Malagò and Adriano Galliani for the presidency of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have been approved, in the order in which they were submitted. Both candidacies, accompanied by their respective programmes, were filed within the deadline set by the regulations, namely 40 days before the Elective Assembly scheduled for Monday, December 14 (8:30 a.m. on first call, 11 a.m. on second call) at the Hilton Rome Airport Hotel in Fiumicino. The FIGC announced that Malagò’s candidacy was backed by delegates from Serie A clubs, while Galliani’s was endorsed by delegates representing players and coaches. The following candidates for seats on the Federal Council were also approved, in order of submission. Representing Serie A: Giorgio Chiellini, Stefano Campoccia, Giuseppe Marotta, Claudio Lotito and Saverio Sticchi Damiani. Representing Serie B: Antonio Gozzi. Representing Lega Pro: Giulio Gallazzi. Representing the National Amateur League (LND): Ilaria Bazzerla (LND National), Daniele Ortolano (LND National), Sergio Pedrazzini (LND Northern Area), Giacomo Fantazzini (LND Central Area) and Giuliana Tambaro (LND Southern Area). Representing the players: Sara Gama and Davide Biondini (professional players); Valerio Bernardi and Umberto Calcagno (amateur players). Representing the coaches: Giancarlo Camolese (professional coaches); Fabio Lozzi and Silvia Citta (amateur coaches).
FIGC, electoral assembly: Malagò and Galliani candidacies approved
Milan, Nov. 14 (LaPresse) – The candidacies of Giovanni Malagò and Adriano Galliani for the presidency of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have been approved, in the order in which they were submitted. Both candidacies, accompanied by their respective programmes, were filed within the deadline set by the regulations, namely 40 days before the Elective Assembly scheduled for Monday, December 14 (8:30 a.m. on first call, 11 a.m. on second call) at the Hilton Rome Airport Hotel in Fiumicino. The FIGC announced that Malagò’s candidacy was backed by delegates from Serie A clubs, while Galliani’s was endorsed by delegates representing players and coaches. The following candidates for seats on the Federal Council were also approved, in order of submission. Representing Serie A: Giorgio Chiellini, Stefano Campoccia, Giuseppe Marotta, Claudio Lotito and Saverio Sticchi Damiani. Representing Serie B: Antonio Gozzi. Representing Lega Pro: Giulio Gallazzi. Representing the National Amateur League (LND): Ilaria Bazzerla (LND National), Daniele Ortolano (LND National), Sergio Pedrazzini (LND Northern Area), Giacomo Fantazzini (LND Central Area) and Giuliana Tambaro (LND Southern Area). Representing the players: Sara Gama and Davide Biondini (professional players); Valerio Bernardi and Umberto Calcagno (amateur players). Representing the coaches: Giancarlo Camolese (professional coaches); Fabio Lozzi and Silvia Citta (amateur coaches).