A new scandal is shaking Italian football. Several players currently playing or formerly active in Serie A have been indirectly linked to a major investigation led by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office into an alleged prostitution network operating within professional football circles. While no players are currently under investigation, the scale of the case raises serious concerns.
A Large-Scale Investigation Led by Milan Prosecutors
The investigation, led by prosecutor Marcello Viola, aims to dismantle a structured organization that allegedly offered footballers “all-inclusive” private parties after matches. These events, reportedly held in nightclubs and luxury hotels across Milan, are suspected to have included illegal services such as prostitution.
According to judicial sources, more than 60 player names appear in documents seized during recent searches. These materials include phone conversations, contact numbers, and keyword lists used to trace the scope of the network.
Players Named but Not Under Investigation
It is important to emphasize that none of the footballers mentioned are currently under criminal investigation. Their names appear mainly in communications or contextual references linked to event organization.
Among the players cited are Alessandro Bastoni, Rafael Leão, Riccardo Calafiori, and Dean Huijsen. Other well-known names such as Olivier Giroud, Achraf Hakimi, and Milan Škriniar also appear in the keyword lists examined by investigators.
A Network Built Around a Front Company
At the center of the case is an alleged front company known as Ma.De Milano. It is believed to have organized exclusive parties in high-end venues for players from clubs such as AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus.
Investigators suspect that these gatherings sometimes included additional services, such as hotel stays combined with paid sexual services. In certain cases, the use of substances like “laughing gas” was also reported.
Four individuals have been placed under house arrest, including Emanuele Buttini and Deborah Ronchi, identified as key figures behind the operation.
A Telling List of Keywords
Judicial documents reveal hundreds of keywords used to analyze seized data. These include terms such as “party,” “hotel,” “money,” and “weekend,” as well as destinations like Mykonos and Dubai.
Names of clubs such as Monza, Lazio, Como, and Verona also appear, suggesting that the network may have involved a wide range of players, including those visiting Milan for away matches.
Indirect Links and Ongoing Verification
The investigation is still ongoing, with authorities working to determine the exact level of involvement of each individual. Prosecutors are relying on mobile phone analysis and witness testimony to reconstruct how the network operated.
One notable detail involves phone contact between a suspect and a number reportedly registered to Dejan Stankovi?. However, no conclusions have been drawn regarding the nature of these communications, and the former player is not under investigation.
Inter and AC Milan Most Frequently Mentioned
The clubs Inter Milan and AC Milan are the most frequently referenced in the documents reviewed by investigators. Several players who currently or recently played for these teams appear in the keyword lists, without facing any legal accusations.
This is largely explained by the fact that many of the events took place in Milan, where both clubs are based.
A Case That Could Still Expand
As the investigation continues, authorities are working to determine the full extent of the network and identify any additional victims or accomplices. The case could evolve further in the coming days as new evidence emerges.
This scandal highlights the potential excesses surrounding certain circles of professional sports and underscores the importance of judicial investigations in combating exploitation networks.
