Mafia-Linked Scandal Hits Italian Soccer Club Juve Stabia

Italian soccer club SS Juve Stabia has been placed under judicial administration due to alleged mafia infiltration by the Camorra crime group. The club denies direct involvement but is severing ties with suspicious partners. Prosecutors revealed mafia control over several club activities.

SS Juve Stabia, an Italian soccer club in Serie B, has come under judicial administration following allegations of mafia infiltration linked to the Camorra crime group.

Naples prosecutors and police disclosed that the mafia exerted influence on various club activities. Juve Stabia denies any direct involvement of its management in the criminal dealings.

The club's new majority stakeholder, Brera Holdings, pledged cooperation with judicial administrators to sever ties with suspicious entities, ensuring that the ongoing investigations do not threaten sporting sanctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)