Overview

• The Tribunal of Bari has placed Calcio Foggia 1920 under judicial administration, marking the first application of Italy’s anti-mafia code to a sports club.
• Four individuals have been arrested for attempted extortion targeting the club’s president, Nicola Canonico, as part of a broader mafia scheme.
• Authorities issued 52 Daspo measures banning individuals with organized crime and drug convictions from stadiums to curb criminal influence.
• Investigations revealed a coordinated campaign of violence, including shootings and explosive attacks, aimed at forcing the club’s sale below market value.
• Intercepted communications and seized documents, including a handwritten note detailing criminal objectives, provided key evidence linking the acts to a single mafia-led group.