Giovanni Malagò: 'I support Roma and see no reason to hide it'
Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malagò has opened up about his lifelong support for Roma and his family's deep ties to the club.
President of the Italian National Olympic Committee, Giovanni Malagò, has spoken candidly about his allegiance to Roma. The high-ranking official insisted that he has no intention of concealing his personal club preference, despite his public role.
Malagò explained that his support is rooted in his family's legacy. His father served as a board member and eventually as a three-time vice-president of the club, contributing significantly to two Serie A title wins during the tenures of Dino Viola and Franco Sensi.
I do not disown my family's history. My father was a board member and then three-time vice-president of Roma, contributing to two Serie A titles with Dino Viola and Franco Sensi. As a child, I used to go with him to the stadium: I don't see why I should hide my allegiance. I find that hypocritical. Giovanni Malagò
The official clarified that while he remains a fan, his professional duties are handled separately. According to Malagò, personal loyalties are secondary when he assumes his official responsibilities, where impartiality is the standard.