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Alessandro Bastoni Faces Prosecutors Over Alleged Escort Ring

7/1/2026

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Bastoni Faces Escort Probe

Alessandro Bastoni must appear before prosecutors on Friday in an escort-ring investigation.
Prosecutors allege he paid a 17-year-old girl for sex in June 2020.
The girl admitted staying at his house but denied any sexual activity.
Bastoni’s lawyer Salvatore Scuto says his client is shaken and denies any paid relations with minors.
Authorities requested information on Riccardo Calafiori, Daniel Maldini and Kevin Bonifazi, who are not under investigation.

Summary

Bastoni Red Card

Bastoni’s red card in the June 2025 World Cup qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina was blamed for Italy missing tournament.
He was accused of diving in the April 2025 Inter-Juventus match, sparking criticism of his honesty.
Bastoni’s tumble caused Pierre Kalulu to receive a wrongful red card, further damaging Bastoni's image.
Inter coach Simone Inzaghi warned the scandal could distract the squad, prompting the federation to review the case for disciplinary action.

History

Historical Context

In May 2006 the Calciopoli scandal revealed match-fixing by clubs including Juventus and AC Milan, prompting the FIGC to relegate Juventus to Serie B and dock it 30 points after prosecutors examined 41 people. The credibility loss drove the Italian government, UEFA and the FIGC to launch a major integrity program in 2025 to protect Italian football.

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Bastoni Faces Escort Probe

Alessandro Bastoni must appear before prosecutors on Friday in an escort-ring investigation.
Prosecutors allege he paid a 17-year-old girl for sex in June 2020.
The girl admitted staying at his house but denied any sexual activity.
Bastoni’s lawyer Salvatore Scuto says his client is shaken and denies any paid relations with minors.
Authorities requested information on Riccardo Calafiori, Daniel Maldini and Kevin Bonifazi, who are not under investigation.

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