Crotone Club Under Judicial Administration Amid Mafia Infiltration Charges

Italian football club Crotone, playing in the third division, has been placed under judicial administration for a year following allegations of Mafia infiltration. Prosecutors have found significant evidence suggesting that the 'Ndrangheta, a powerful Mafia organization based in Calabria, has compromised the club's operations.

The judicial decision will allow Crotone to continue its activities but under the guidance of court-appointed administrators. While the club is not directly under investigation, its security and ticketing divisions have reportedly been subjected to Mafia influence.

Authorities believe that the infiltration by local Mafia clans has impacted Crotone's economic activities. The judicial administration is expected to help realign the club's operations with legal standards. Mafia involvement in Italian soccer, particularly in merchandising and ticketing, remains a widespread issue, as seen in recent probes into fan groups at top clubs.