Federico Mangiamili
April 2026
Former Milan youth player Federico Mangiamili alleged deep corruption across Italian football after Italy’s latest World Cup failure. He claimed bribery, distorted squad building and club interference are widespread issues, saying the environment pushed him to leave football entirely. Mangiamili said agents move players through the pyramid with bribes, coaches often lose control over selections, and money and favoritism shape decisions behind the scenes. His comments landed at a volatile moment, with Italian football already under intense public scrutiny.