FLORENCE: Former Italian football federation president Giovanni Malago has told Italian ​public radio channel RAI that he expects to run for re-election in the contest ​for the FIGC leadership.

Malago resigned on October ​6 after legal inquiries that ⁠questioned his June election ​victory due to technical non-compliance regarding ​his initial federation membership status.

Under a compromise with the Italian National Olympic ​committee, the federation was ​placed under extraordinary administration. Malago now serves as ‌special ⁠administrator, managing day-to-day operations.

The leadership vote is scheduled for December 14, allowing Malago to regularise ​his ​membership standing ⁠and run as an eligible candidate.

The transition ​addresses major structural hurdles, ​including ⁠Euro 2032 venue upgrades and the national’s recovery after failing ⁠to ​qualify for three consecutive ​World Cups.

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