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Italian Court Sentences 16 Milan Ultras for Mafia-Linked Crimes

A second proceeding involving three AC Milan ultras is due to deliver its verdict on June 19.

AC Milan 'ultras' supporters wait outside a high-security courtroom to show solidarity with fellow ultras awaiting a verdict in a court case involving soccer fans linked to both Inter Milan and AC Milan, who are suspected of having ties to the 'Ndrangheta mafia, in Milan, Italy, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
AC Milan 'ultras' supporters wait outside a high-security courtroom to show solidarity with fellow ultras awaiting a verdict in a court case involving soccer fans linked to both Inter Milan and AC Milan, who are suspected of having ties to the 'Ndrangheta mafia, in Milan, Italy, June 17, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
Hsrdcore Inter Milan and AC Milan supporters were given prison sentences for organised crime offences on Tuesday
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Overview

  • Italian judge Rossana Mongiardo delivered sentences ranging from two to ten years to the 16 ultras after a closed-door 'rito abbreviato' trial that amassed a total of 90 years behind bars.
  • Prosecutors detailed how the group, aligned with the 'Ndrangheta, orchestrated ticket scams, protection rackets and extortion around Milan’s San Siro stadium.
  • Andrea Beretta, former Inter ultra leader, received a 10-year sentence for murdering 'Ndrangheta figure Antonio Bellocco and later cooperating with investigators.
  • AC Milan ultras head Luca Lucci was sentenced to ten years in prison plus four years of probation for criminal association and attempted murder.
  • The court ordered €50,000 in compensation for each club plus €20,000 to Serie A as damaged parties in the case.