Overview
- The FIGC Prosecutor formally notified a disciplinary referral to Antonio Zappi and National Committee member Emanuele Marchesi.
- Charges allege improper pressure on the leaders of the Serie C and Serie D technical organs tied to the exits of Maurizio Ciampi and Alessandro Pizzi.
- Prosecutors say the departures cleared the way for the appointments of Daniele Orsato and Stefano Braschi to key roles.
- Zappi denies wrongdoing, pledges full cooperation, and has asked that investigation files be made available to AIA members for transparency.
- With the plea bid rejected as incongruous, the case now proceeds to trial before the Tribunale Federale Nazionale, a development seen by commentators as a potential strain on AIA governance.