The refereeing system of Italian soccer is at the focus of a prospective institutional upheaval, with the possibility of a temporary commissionership aimed at restoring normal operations inside an association dealing with internal conflicts and severe instability at the top. The ruling affects both the FIGC, which supervises professional and amateur soccer in Italy, and the AIA, which oversees the appointment, training, and organization of referees in all levels of national soccer. Outgoing Federal President Gabriele Gravina launched the process by proposing to the FIGC Federal Council that the AIA be placed under special administration. This unprecedented move, authorized by Italian sports legislation, comprises suspending the body's self-governance and appointing an external commissioner tasked with restoring internal balance and function. The Federal Council supported the plan, but it still requires the opinion of the Consultative Section of the Guarantee Board at CONI, Italy's highest authority in sports justice. Only after this pronouncement will the FIGC be allowed to move forward definitively. Meanwhile, the Board confirmed AIA President Antonio Zappi's removal following a disciplinary hearing that resulted in a 13-month ban. This step effectively resulted in his departure from the association, aggravating an already precarious management situation. During the meeting, Gravina commended AIA Deputy Vice President Massini for his "institutional sense demonstrated during this period", recognizing his role as guarantor during the transition phase. According to the FIGC statement, the federal president then discussed with the Board a number of political and organizational concerns confronting the refereeing association. Among the documents included in the proceedings was a letter from the AIA National Committee, read during the Council meeting, which, while recognizing the possibility of launching the electoral process, highlighted an internal situation characterized by “uncertainty” and “lack of serenity". In this context, the option of a special administration is viewed as a way to ensure operational continuity and stability ahead of a potential new election. The next Federal Council meeting is set for May 26, when the subject will be addressed in light of CONI's expected opinion and additional institutional assessments.