Malago takes helm of Italian football after third World Cup qualification failure (opens original article in a new tab)

Giovanni Malago was elected president of the Italian Football Federation following Italy's third consecutive World Cup qualification failure, tasked with addressing a deep crisis in Italian soccer.

• Giovanni Malago elected FIGC president after Italy's third consecutive World Cup qualification failure
• Malago faces challenges to unite federation, appoint new national team coach, and overhaul youth development
• Italy's football crisis includes European competition exits and criticism of talent development system
• Malago emphasizes need for inspiration and cooperation to restore Italian football