According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the decision on whether the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) will enter interim administration will not rest solely on a vote by the CONI Executive Committee. Even if the Executive Committee approves the takeover proposal, it must still be submitted to the CONI National Committee for approval, which could veto the Executive Committee's decision.
The current dispute centers on Giovanni Malagò's eligibility to run for president of the Italian Football Federation. The CONI Executive Committee will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday to vote on whether to take over the FIGC. An hour later, at 2 PM, the National Committee will convene for a special meeting.
If the Executive Committee rejects the takeover proposal, there will be no need for a subsequent vote by the National Committee. Conversely, if the Executive Committee approves it, the National Committee will be the second and final body to decide whether the measure takes effect.
The report notes clear differences in the composition and functions of the two bodies. The Executive Committee serves as the administrative body of the Italian sports system, while the National Committee has a "parliamentary" function, responsible for policy guidance, planning, and oversight, with a broader membership.
A total of 77 members are expected to be eligible to vote. These include Federica Pellegrini, an Italian member of the International Olympic Committee; CONI President Luciano Buonfiglio; and the presidents of 45 national sports federations.
Federations currently under interim administration, such as weightlifting, cricket, and shooting, will not participate in the vote. The Italian Football Federation is also excluded because Malagò himself is directly involved in the current situation.
Furthermore, the voting rights of the Italian Swimming Federation remain controversial. CONI believes that after Paolo Barelli was appointed Undersecretary of State, the federation is under interim leadership by Pieri and therefore has no voting rights. However, Barelli contends that the Italian Swimming Federation retains the right to participate in the vote.
Other National Committee members include 10 athlete representatives, 5 coach representatives, 3 representatives from related sports organizations, 5 representatives from sports promotion agencies, 1 representative from honorary associations, and 6 representatives from CONI regional offices.
Because of the different composition of the two bodies, the second round of voting could prove decisive. La Gazzetta dello Sport notes that even if the Executive Committee approves the takeover of the Italian Football Federation, the National Committee could still reject it, preventing the measure from taking effect.
Such divergence between the two bodies is uncommon, as they typically remain aligned. However, given the unprecedented nature of the current situation, this possibility cannot be ruled out.
Malagò served as CONI president for 12 years and is well acquainted with many National Committee members. According to the report, Malagò believes he can present the Italian Football Federation's position at the National Committee meeting and potentially secure broad support.
Therefore, whether the Italian Football Federation will be taken over will be determined in two stages as early as Tuesday: first, a vote by the Executive Committee, and if approved, submission to the National Committee for final approval on whether the takeover takes effect.
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