If Malagò resigns as president of the Italian Football Federation and runs in a new election after a possible takeover, does he still have a chance to win? This is probably the most important question right now. Less than three months ago, he was elected with nearly 70% of the votes, and now the new direction of Italian football is being questioned because of a non-existent credential. Even Malagò's strongest opponents have to admit that it is just a technical loophole, and that credential would have been easy to obtain, with over a million similar credential holders.

The Key to Relations Between Serie A Parties

Formally, and even substantially, Malagò was the candidate put forward by the Serie A League. More importantly, he was backed by major clubs: the operation was primarily driven by Marotta of Internazionale and Percassi of Atalanta, with support also provided by De Laurentiis, Juventus, and Roma. This support then galvanized other forces, and now it could once again be a decisive factor: theoretically, legal issues are in the hands of the Italian Olympic Committee, which is a public body and cannot be swayed by other considerations, but if there is consistent support behind it, legal disputes may temporarily recede into a secondary position. However, this support has now dissipated.

Stages of the Break with Serie A

Cracks appeared at multiple points, starting with the choice of the national team coach. The short-term plans for Maldini and Leonardo were quickly overturned, not causing real conflict, at most only some doubts. But Malagò's important supporters, especially Marotta, had always strongly backed Antonio Conte; the switch to Roberto Mancini never convinced anyone. Another matter also concerning the national team was the appointment of Diana Bianchedi as national team manager, but she is still awaiting a response from the anti-corruption agency. The Serie A League, like everyone else, learned about this from La Gazzetta dello Sport, which caused dissatisfaction among all parties. Later, support for Infantino was withdrawn; and League President Ezio Simonelli explicitly stated that clubs were unhappy about the lack of prior communication. This is actually not surprising: Malagò has always been a strong decision-maker. But if the legal foundation beneath him collapses, cracks could turn into deep rifts.

Can They Get Back Together?

Of course, both sides have maintained frequent contact. In the next few hours, Malagò will speak with Simonelli, Marotta, and other important figures in Italian football. The goal is to de-escalate the situation, but it is now clear that the impact of this credential scandal is enough to affect the Football Federation and even drag it into a larger crisis. Legal opinions aside, Malagò's ability to continue as president ultimately depends on whether all parties continue to support him.

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