Antonio Bellocco and Andrea Beretta were the leaders of the Curva Nord, a group of hardcore supporters of the legendary Inter Milan soccer club. Investigators concluded that the fan clubs of the Milan teams were run by the Italian mafia. The case illustrates in remarkable detail how criminals had co-opted the fan club of one of the world’s most famous teams.
Antonio Bellocco, a prominent figure connected with organized crime, was killed by Beretta, owner of We Are Milano, a store selling Inter Milan merchandise. Tensions had risen between them, leading to the murder. Police raided homes and businesses, arresting 19 people including Ferdico and Lucci, who were involved in monetizing ultra groups with Bellocco and Beretta. The trial of 16 ultras began, with Beretta admitting to organizing a previous killing. This incident highlights efforts to curb mafia influence in high-profile industries like soccer, with implications for international organized crime.