Milan's legendary executive returns to the big stage. Galliani aims to lead Italian football

Adriano Galliani has officially been cleared to run in the election for president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). His candidacy, along with Giovanni Malagò's, was approved on Saturday, November 14. The vote will take place on December 14.

Galliani, 82, is well known to fans of Italian football. For almost 30 years, he served as Milan's chief executive, becoming one of the key architects of the club's successful era under Silvio Berlusconi. During that time, the Rossoneri won the Champions League five times, were crowned Italian champions eight times and claimed numerous other trophies.

After leaving Milan, Galliani continued to work in football. He led Monza, helped the club reach Serie A for the first time in its history and represented its interests at board level.

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Now the experienced executive is aiming to lead Italian football as a whole. According to the FIGC, his candidacy is backed by representatives of players and coaches. Galliani's rival will be Giovanni Malagò, who has the support of several Serie A clubs.