Mafia Infiltration of Soccer ‘Ultras’ Spreads in Italy: A Growing Threat
In Italy, soccer ‘ultras’—intense and sometimes violent fan groups—are increasingly under the influence of organized crime, tarnishing the sport’s cultural legacy. Once symbols of passionate support, these fan groups have become entangled with mafia factions like the Camorra from Naples, the ‘Ndrangheta from Calabria, and the Sicilian Mafia. These criminal organizations manipulate the ultras to … Read more