Football belongs to its fans. Money fuels the spectacle — but the game must stay fair, transparent, and free from hidden influence.
FIJF conducts independent football investigations worldwide, documenting and exposing corruption in football with independence and forensic rigor. We recognise investment and ambition — and demand open ownership, clean competition, and accountable governance. When evidence warrants, we escalate to regulators and law enforcement worldwide — and we retain the capacity to initiate legal action to defend the integrity of the game.
Curva Nostra: Are Some Ultra Networks Being Infiltrated by Criminal Interests?
In several European cities, prosecutors and police say specific ultra factions have acted as pressure arms for outside interests — sometimes blurring lines between fan culture, politics, and organized crime. This report compiles open records, court files, and journalism to map signals, allegations, and risks.
- Sources: Reuters, La Repubblica, RAI News, Il Fatto Quotidiano, court documents.
- Legally careful wording throughout: “alleged,” “according to prosecutors,” “based on filings.”
- Right of Reply offered to groups and individuals mentioned.
See Also — Other Football Investigations
Inside the Ultra Networks
Fear, loyalty, and influence inside organised fan groups.
Rapid Bucharest Case
Public records, judicial control, and leadership questions.
East Europe Ultras Investigation
Power, politics, and risk across Eastern European terraces.
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Verification
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