Overview
- The players’ union (AIC) and the coaches’ union (AIAC), which met both candidates on Thursday, called the talks positive and said they will confer internally before backing anyone.
- Giancarlo Abete said his session was positive and direct and that he will continue his run for FIGC president, urging a focus on shared ideas over big names.
- Reports from the meetings describe consensus on priorities that include reviving Italy’s domestic transfer market, giving Serie B and Serie C greater weight, and redistributing resources more fairly.
- Coverage says Giovanni Malagò has slightly strengthened his standing after this second round, with programs due by May 13 and the FIGC election set for June 22.
- Media also discussed, in speculative terms, adding a high-profile former player to a technical role, with Paolo Maldini and Gianfranco Zola cited as examples.