Italian soccer chief Malagò faces election inquiry and Euro 2032 stadium issues

Giovanni Malagò, who heads the Italian soccer federation, is under scrutiny on two fronts. The Italian Olympic Committee, which he once led, will take up the matter on Tuesday. At issue is whether he was properly registered as a federation member when he won the presidency. A finding against him could lead to his removal and the installation of an emergency commissioner. Malagò says he is not worried, pointing to the votes he received: 68. 58%, well ahead of Giancarlo Abete's 29. 17%. The election was held to replace Gabriele Gravina, who stepped down after Italy missed a third straight World Cup, according to ABC News.

Malagò has also taken on the troubled planning for the 2032 European Championship, which Italy is staging jointly with Turkey. The federation sent UEFA a list of 14 stadiums in 13 cities, yet only Turin's Allianz Stadium is currently ready. Inter and AC Milan intend to demolish San Siro and build anew, while stadiums in Rome, Naples and Palermo need major renovation. Rome's city officials just approved a new Roma stadium, though building would begin next year. UEFA hopes to pick five venues in each country.

Summarized by PolitiKool from ABC News’s reporting. Read the full story at ABC News →