De Zerbi denies extortion claims
Sassuolo tactician Roberto De Zerbi has strongly rejected allegations he was pressured by the local Mafia into signing two players for Foggia. The club was in Lega Pro with De…
Gravina: ‘Mafia? Up to the justice system…’
New FIGC President Gabriele Gravina “didn’t see” the investigation into Juventus ultras’ mafia links - “it’s a subject I’ll leave to the judiciary”. RAI’s ‘Report’ last night broadcast a special…
Reina faces Camorra links ban
The FIGC Prosecutor will reportedly request lengthy bans for Pepe Reina, Paolo Cannavaro and Salvatore Aronica for associating with the Neapolitan Mafia. They are accused of having ties to the…
Ex-Italy striker faces prison?
Former Juventus and Italy striker Vincenzo Iaquinta reportedly faces six years in prison for alleged mafia links. The 2006 World Cup winner was indicted back in December 2015 for illegal…
Mayor: ‘Tolisso prejudiced against Naples’
The mayor of Naples says “there’s a lot of prejudice” after claims Corentin Tolisso rejected Napoli due to 'Gomorrah'. The Lyon midfielder was close to joining the Partenopei last summer,…
‘Organised crime in Genoa ultras’
It’s claimed Genoa ultras include a “strong presence from organised crime who behave very much like the Mafia and the club mediates meetings with players.” The Anti-Mafia Commission investigation into…
Juve storm over Anti-Mafia Commission
A member of the Anti-Mafia commission accuses Juventus of corruption, with the President saying he is undermining the organisation. The Bianconeri are working with the commission in relation to infiltration…
‘Juventus wanted public order’
A supposed leaked submission from Juventus President Andrea Agnelli declares “the only goal was public order” in giving tickets to ultras. The Bianconeri are under investigation for alleged links to…
‘Juventus wiretaps misleading’
Juventus’ lawyer, Luigi Chiappero, says wiretaps published of President Andrea Agnelli are “extremely misleading”. Over the weekend, purported transcripts appeared to show the Bianconeri patron acknowledging that ultras leader Loris…
Report: Agnelli testified to FIGC
There are reports Juventus President Andrea Agnelli already testified to the FIGC last month on ticket touts and potential organised crime among ultras. Juventus and Agnelli are among those deferred…
Juventus wiretaps raise questions
Purported wiretapped conversations claim to show Juventus President Andrea Agnelli knew ultras leaders “had killed people” as early as 2014. The Bianconeri President has been called to testify at the…
FIGC: ‘Juventus met with ultras’
The FIGC has released its statement on why Juventus and Andrea Agnelli were deferred to the Disciplinary Commission for meeting ultras with organised crime links. Today President Agnelli held a…
Elkann: ‘Complete faith in Agnelli’
John Elkann released a statement confirming his “complete faith” in Juventus President Andrea Agnelli – his cousin – after accusations of mafia collusion. Today Agnelli held a brief Press conference…
Agnelli: ‘Disciplinary action unacceptable’
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli confirmed he and the club are deferred to the Disciplinary Commission for meeting ultras linked to the mafia, but “it’s unacceptable.” The patron had said he…
Agnelli: ‘I did not meet Mafia ultras’
Juventus President Andrea Agnelli has replied to new reports he met with ultras who were also members of organised crime. “What you are reading is FALSE.” The latest report emerged…
Suicide in Juve investigation
An investigation into criminal infiltrations within Juventus' fan circles thickens as one of the key witnesses commits suicide. The Gazzetta dello Sport is running a report on the ongoing investigations…
Mafia boss distracted by Napoli
An alleged mafia boss was arrested on Saturday, after being distracted by watching Inter-Napoli. The Partenopei were defeated 2-0 at San Siro, and Italian police used the occasion to arrest…