Giovanni Malagò was chosen as the next president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), the regulatory body of soccer in Italy, with 68.58% of the vote cast at the federal assembly. Malagò's triumph marks a shift in leadership from outgoing president Gabriele Gravina, although it is not a complete break. The federation's new president has stated unequivocally that he wishes to preserve some of the work done in recent years, retaining some of the previously defined strategic lines while tackling the most pressing challenges. Among the priorities listed by the new president is the establishment of a high-level technical personnel who will act as a bridge between the federation's management and the national team coach. Numerous authorities in Italian soccer, including the Italian Footballers' Association, claim that in recent years, there has been a shortage of managers with a solid sporting experience capable of coordinating technical choices and engaging regularly with national team coaches. Paolo Maldini, a former captain of the Italian national team and a symbol of the country's soccer, is one of the most frequently proposed candidates for this position. Malagò will need to finalize the new federal structure. Among the options being considered are roles for Sara Gama, the long-time captain of the women's national team, and Luca Bergamini within Club Italia, the body that coordinates national teams. Only until the technical and management structures have been set can the search for the new coach of the men's national team begin. The incoming president also aims to begin talks with the Italian government about reintroducing a tax incentive system similar to the so-called "Growth Decree", which formerly supported the admission of foreign players in Serie A by providing considerable tax savings. Other goals include modifying the advertising ban for sports betting organizations and implementing a method that allocates a portion of the cash collected by bets placed on soccer games. According to Malagò's plan, new resources should be reinvested in youth development and sports infrastructure to improve soccer accessibility and competitiveness over time. In his first speech as president, Malagò stressed the obligation he felt from the Federal Assembly: "This sense of responsibility is truly profound and moving. Alone, I can do nothing, but with you, I can do everything".