The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has initiated an investigation against the Italian Football Federation, Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC), for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the organisation of recreational-amateur football competitions in the youth sector. The AGCM is concerned with the actions of FIGC which requires obtaining prior authorisation to organise youth recreational-amateur tournaments. Allegedly, these actions illegitimately restrict the freedom of Sports Promotion Bodies from organising recreational-amateur football resulting in fewer opportunities for the young players.
