Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi insists the Roberto Mancini project with Italy is ‘not in question’ even if FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is removed over an electoral irregularity.

Italian football remains in chaos and next week could be a decisive moment, with increasing reports that Malagò and his election as President of the Football Federation will be declared null and void.

This is because he was not a registered member of the FIGC when the election took place in June, so it would inevitably lead to the Federation being put under the guidance of a special commissioner until new elections can be organised.

“I am following the situation carefully, but I will wait for the decision to be made within the sport,” Minister Abodi told Sky Sport Italia.

“It is only right that the CONI and sporting justice system take care of it, and I will stop there, as any other words might be inopportune. The facts are there on the table, everyone has their opinion, but I hope the rules can be made less open to interpretation.”

Considering Malagò appointed Italy coach Mancini, there are concerns that decision too could be placed into doubt.

“Absolutely not. The Nazionale will go forward with wind in its sails, the technical project was handed to Mancini and Claudio Ranieri, so that is not in question.

“What we must not do is disturb the concentration of the Nazionale, even though I am convinced these are great professionals who won’t let themselves be influenced by what happens outside.”