Report – Why Inter Milan President Marotta Avoids Punishment In Ultras Investigation | OneFootball

Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta has avoided punishment in the investigation into Inter Milan ultras group the Curva Nord.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, detail how Marotta had always went through the proper channels to inform the Italian FA of any contacts he had with ultras leaders.

For the past several months, Inter ultras group the Curva Nord have been under investigation.

This investigation concerns alleged criminal activities as well as mafia ties. Concurrently, there has also been an investigation into AC Milan ultras group the Curva Sud.

As part of the investigation, prosecutors have interrogated many prominent figures at both Inter and AC Milan.

Furthermore, there have been some notable sanctions as part of the investigation.

Most significantly, Inter coach Simone Inzaghi and midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu have both received one-match suspensions.

These suspensions are in response to contacts that Inzaghi and Calhanoglu have had with Curva Nord leaders. Furthermore, Inzaghi has been fined €15,000, and Calhanoglu €15,000.

The duo will serve their bans in this evening’s Serie A match against Hellas Verona.

Why Marotta Avoids Punishment In Inter Milan Ultras Investigation

UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18: Giuseppe Marotta, CEO for sport at FC Internazionale looks on prior to the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

However, the Gazzetta note, it is not just Inzaghi and Calhanoglu who have faced sanctions.

Inter Vice-President Javier Zanetti has also received a €14,500 fine. He has not received a suspension, however.

Meanwhile, Nerazzurri Security Manager Claudio Sala has received a €14,500 fine as well as a thirty-match ban.

One highly notable figure at Inter Milan to have avoided punishment, however, is President Beppe Marotta.

Marotta did testify as part of the investigation into Inter’s ultras. And the Nerazzurri President did openly admit to having met with ultras leaders in 2022, while he was the club’s CEO.

However, Marotta also confirmed that he went through the proper channels. The Inter President had notified the Italian FA as well as DIGOS investigators that he would hold the meeting.

Therefore, the Gazzetta report, prosecutors have not fined Marotta for his conduct.

Meanwhile, there is a €70,000 fine for Inter Milan as a whole as part of the investigation.

Inter Milan Not Found To Have Financially Assisted Ultras With 2023 Champions League Final Tickets

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Furthermore, the Gazzetta report, investigators have not found that Inter Milan provided any financial assistance to the club’s ultras to purchase tickets for the 2023 Champions League final.

The Nerazzurri did “facilitate access” to the Curva Nord to buy tickets to that match, a clash with Manchester City in Istanbul.

However, prosecutors have found that there was no “direct or indirect” financial assistance.

Rather, Curva Nord members who purchased tickets to that final did so for the same price as any other fan, €70, via the UEFA website.