City Mayor Giuseppe Sala has welcomed the arrests and the investigations into the leading ultras from AC Milan’s Curva Sud and Inter’s Curva Nord, suggesting it was obvious that something wasn’t right with their dealings.
It was announced yesterday that the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office had arrested a number of key figures from Inter’s Curva Nord and Milan’s Curva Sud during Monday morning on charges of criminal association, and more information is now coming to light.
Now, the Mayor of Milano has commented on the investigation while arriving for a presentation of the 10th National Observatory of Sustainable Lifestyle by LifeGate, with his comments relayed by Calciomercato.com.
“What happened was very bad, but what the Prosecutor’s Office is doing was very good. It is clear that this is a situation that needs to be straightened out quickly because it was in the air that something was wrong,” he said.
“These investigations have led to the discovery of a series of issues that are obviously a problem for our city and for our country. So pay close attention to what is happening.”
Sala does not think that the suggestions the two clubs could go into administration as a protective measure can and will influence the dialogue on the new stadium.
“With respect to the administration hypothesis , we remember that for a certain moment we had the Fiera in similar conditions and today it is in a splendid situation. So we get through the problems.”
Inter seem more the ones in trouble with this.
Milan’s name was tagged on there just to make Inter look less guilty. Latest reports were that Barella helped the Ultras procure game tickets and Hakan went to dinner with one of those Ultra leaders.
Whereas on Milan’s side, it’s only been stated that Calabria “had talks” with Milan Ultras.
I don’t really care for what Sala says or does. Here, in my opinion he seems to be jumping to judgment, which suggests how mad he is that the clubs don’t want to renovate San Siro and remain there.
Me, whether or not the prosecutors will find fault and will successfully prosecute the people involved, remains to be seen.
I remember the prosecution of Milan for supposed irregularities in the sale from Elliot to RedBird; that seemed like a witch hunt by an Interista prosecutor, and it predictably fell apart, with no fault committed by Milan or RedBird being found; the case has been dismissed.
So, for this current case, let’s wait and see what develops, before jumping to conclusion.
A politician preaching about corruption and mafia…