According to ANSA, four legal opinions submitted by four lawyers argue that membership registration is a prerequisite for being elected president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), a condition that Giovanni Malagò does not meet. The documents do not mention takeover of the FIGC as a direct and inevitable consequence. Medugno stated that the relevant assessment must be handled by the competent authority of the Italian National Olympic Committee (CONI) and must weigh the severity of the violations.

According to Article 7 of CONI's Statutes, for the Executive Committee to make a relevant decision, it must confirm the existence of a "serious breach of the sporting system," meaning that the relevant conduct violates the fundamental rules, principles, or obligations of the system and is serious enough to significantly affect the institution's autonomy, normal functioning, or proper fulfillment of its objectives. The key issue will hinge on the severity of the breach. Medugno believes such a decision is "strictly technical and legal in nature (never political)" and requires an assessment of whether there was "inaction, negligence, or incompetence" in this matter, or whether the relevant conduct "has reached the threshold of a serious breach of the statutes and superior fundamental principles." Scoca also believes the consequences must be evaluated by CONI's competent authority but stated: "The election of an unregistered member constitutes an invalid election."

The four opinions support the position of the Sports Prosecutor's Office. Article 29, Paragraph 1 of the FIGC Statutes stipulates that candidates must be "in good standing with their membership at the time of submitting their application," meaning that valid registered membership is a fundamental requirement. However, the FIGC Prosecutor's Office previously interpreted "in good standing with membership" differently from "possessing registered membership itself." Therefore, Coccia considers this a "subjective condition for candidacy and corresponding eligibility," while Angeletti states there is "no doubt." However, Angeletti also noted that Malagò's candidacy may not have been challenged within the statutory period. Article 21, Paragraph 4 of the Statutes stipulates that the Federal Guarantee Committee must, immediately and in any case no later than 7 days after the election, determine any possible ineligibility. Angeletti wrote: "I have no information on whether objections were filed within the mentioned period."

Medugno also referenced complaints filed by lawyer Renato Miele in recent months. He stated that these complaints, "even if inadmissible, precisely highlight a fundamental flaw. The Federal Prosecutor's Office took no challenge action. The FIGC ignored repeated inspection requests from the involved parties and did not appear in external litigation involving the FIGC." He believes this election has "inherent defects," but the only action CONI can take to restore the damaged rule of law falls within the scope of administrative measures. The text hypothetically mentions a "takeover body," stating that the National Executive Committee would propose possible takeover recommendations, and the National Committee would decide whether to approve a resolution based on them.

Meanwhile, lawyer Renato Miele, who was excluded from the FIGC presidential election and was the first to raise the issue of Giovanni Malagò's lack of registered membership, has sent a formal notice to CONI demanding compliance with its obligations, urging the Executive Committee and National Committee to proceed with takeover of the FIGC. He believes that given the undeniable serious breaches of the sporting system by FIGC leadership, a legal takeover is a necessary measure.

Traducido por IA.

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