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The election of Giovanni Malagò as president of the Italian Football Federation marks a pivotal moment for Italian football, setting the stage for a decisive search for a new national team coach after a World Cup qualification disappointment.
Giovanni Malagò, former head of the Italian Olympic Committee and IOC member, has been voted president of the Italian Football Federation with a decisive majority. His immediate task is to appoint a new national team coach following Gennaro Gattuso's departure after a World Cup qualifying loss.
The new federation chief must replace Gennaro Gattuso and decide between Roberto Mancini and Antonio Conte for the coaching role.
A June 7 friendly between Greece and Italy will see caretaker coach Silvio Baldini at the helm for the Azzurri, as both nations look to rebuild after missing the 2026 World Cup.
Greece and Italy will meet in a friendly this Sunday, using the match to channel frustration over missing the 2026 World Cup while testing new tactical directions.
With both nations missing the 2026 World Cup, Greece and Italy meet in a low‑stakes friendly, hoping to fine‑tune tactics before the next campaign.
Luxembourg will host Italy in a friendly on Wednesday, marking their first meeting in 12 years. Both teams missed the 2026 World Cup, with Italy missing out after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg failing to earn points in qualifying. Italy’s new temporary coach Silvio Baldini will field an almost entirely uncapped squad, while Luxembourg, fresh from back‑to‑back wins over Malta, looks to build momentum.
The friendly scheduled for Wednesday pits Luxembourg against Italy in a match that could mark a historic milestone for the Luxembourgish side.