Recent developments in the ongoing investigation into the ultras of Inter and Milan have revealed startling new information. The probe, which has already resulted in 19 arrests among individuals associated with the fan groups of both Milanese clubs, continues to uncover complex relationships between club officials, ultras, and even organized crime.
According to reports from Italian news agency ANSA (Via Calciomercato), Inter Milan were allegedly aware of the ongoing investigation, as were the leaders of the club’s Curva Nord. Intercepted communications suggest a constant dialogue between the ultras of Inter and AC Milan. One particularly revealing conversation involved Marco Ferdico, a leader in Inter’s fan group who is currently in custody, and Massimiliano Silva, a club official responsible for fan relations. Their discussion centered around season tickets for the second tier of the San Siro’s green section, which had been wrested from control of the Irriducibili group through intimidation tactics.
Ferdico reportedly pressured the club for explanations if CEO Giuseppe Marotta and another official, Gianluca Cameruccio, were to refuse their demands regarding ticket allocations. He also persistently requested 1,500 tickets for the 2023 Champions League final in Istanbul, which were allegedly obtained and resold at inflated prices.
Perhaps most concerning are the reported interactions between Ferdico and Inter players. He claimed to have met with Calhanoglu and Barella to discuss issues surrounding ticket distribution, even mentioning the Turkish player’s complaints about the club’s handling of the matter.
The investigation has also uncovered significant connections between Luca Lucci, the leader of AC Milan’s ultras, and fan groups in Naples. Lucci allegedly procured hundreds of tickets for a Champions League quarter-final match, with some reportedly destined for members of Neapolitan mafia clans.
