Inter Milan & AC Milan Asked To Carry Out Five Measures In Ultras Scandal Investigation | OneFootball

Prosecutors have asked Inter Milan and AC Milan to carry out five measures as part of their investigation into the clubs’ ultras.

This according to Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews. They report that the clubs have been asked to sever ties completely with the Curva Nord and Curva Sud.

This week, anti-mafia prosecutors in Italy have begun a high-profile investigation into the activities of Inter and Milan ultras groups.

Prosecutors have made nineteen arrests in total at the start of this week. They have arrested leaders of both Inter ultras group the Nord, and Milan counterparts the Sud.

The focus of this investigation has been alleged illegal activities and mafia ties on the part of the ultras groups.

However, the prosecutors have also been making requests to Inter and Milan.

The clubs have been asked to take stricter measures to avoid facilitating potential illegal activities by their ultras groups.

Inter & AC Milan Subject To Five Key Requests In Ultras Investigation

According to La Repubblic, the prosecutors have requested that Inter and Milan carry out five measures in particular.

Firstly, the newspaper report, prosecutors have asked that the clubs exercise more control of the San Siro during matchdays.

Following from this, Inter and Milan have been asked to start treating the Curva Nord and Curva Sud sections of the San Siro as regular stands.

The iconic stands have become symbols of the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri ultras respectively.

But the darker side of this connection is that the ultras groups have begun exercising significant control.

But according to La Repubblica, prosecutors have asked Inter and Milan to start regulating and administering the stands as though they were any other part of the stadium.

Thirdly, prosecutors have demanded the complete cutting of ties between the clubs and their ultras.

There is to be no cooperation that could make it possible for the Nord and the Sud to carry out illegal activities during matchdays.

Fourthly, the prosecutors have asked the clubs to carry out stricter checks on tickets.

And fifthly, La Repubblica report, there is a request to crack down on entry into the stands through service entrances.

The latter issue creates a risk of overcrowding, among other problems.

The newspaper note that these measures could also expedite the introduction of facial recognition technology in stadiums in Italy.

The Lega Serie A has been aiming to push that initiative forward. This would be to more efficiently monitor and punish bad behaviour by fans.