Juventus managing director and general manager Giovanni Carnevali commented on the FIGC presidential election during a shareholders’ meeting at the Allianz Stadium, describing both candidates as figures of prominence and personality.
The Italian Football Federation presidential race features Giovanni Malagò and Adriano Galliani as the competing candidates ahead of the December 14 elective assembly, with candidate programs due by November 4 at 23:59 CET, as reported by ANSA and La Gazzetta dello Sport. Carnevali noted that the club will take time to evaluate both manifestos before making a definitive stance.
Carnevali and Juventus Balance the Decisive FIGC Vote
Speaking to shareholders in Turin, Carnevali emphasized the need to listen to all components of Italian football before committing the club’s support. “We have time to evaluate and see their programs,” Carnevali said regarding Malagò and Galliani, highlighting that Juventus intends to contribute to the federation’s future improvement.
While clubs across Serie A navigate their political alignments, the division among voters remains stark. Malagò has secured the backing of the majority of Serie A clubs, including Bologna, Fiorentina, Frosinone, Genoa, Lecce, Monza, Napoli, Parma, Roma, Torino, and Udinese, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. On the other side, Galliani enters the race with the backing of the Italian Footballers’ Association (AIC) and the Italian Association of Football Coaches (AIAC), representing roughly 30 percent of the total voting weight, while Malagò holds at least the 18 percent voting weight of the Serie A majority.
Waiting in the Wings Across Serie a and the Lower Leagues
Not all top-flight clubs have rushed to declare their allegiances. Cagliari, Sassuolo, and Venezia released a joint statement confirming their stance to remain on the sidelines until they can closely examine the structural reform proposals of both candidates.
Meanwhile, Serie B, Lega Pro, and the National Amateur League (LND) held remote meetings to coordinate their approach, with their combined 52 percent electoral weight expected to tip the scales in December. Representatives from Serie B, Serie C, and the LND confirmed they will hold further discussions once candidate manifestos are officially deposited, as reported by Sportmediaset. The Serie A of Ezio Simonelli, the Serie B of Paolo Bedin, the Serie C of Matteo Marani, and the National Amateur League of Giancarlo Abete connected online for nearly an hour, and Simonelli remains available for meetings with the other Leagues regarding common interests.
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