Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, 24, has been questioned by Italian police as part of an investigation into an alleged prostitution ring that reportedly involves up to 50 top footballers, according to local media reports.
Calafiori Summoned as Witness
Calafiori was summoned by prosecutors in Milan to appear as a witness in the case, which has sent shockwaves through Italian football. The defender is not under formal investigation and was not required to speak to police, but he voluntarily cooperated with authorities.
Alongside Calafiori, Lazio midfielder Daniel Maldini—son of legendary AC Milan star Paolo Maldini—and former Bologna defender Kevin Bonifazi were also questioned. Like Calafiori, neither Maldini nor Bonifazi is under investigation.
Prosecutors Leading the Case
The questioning was conducted by prosecutor Rosaria Stagnaro and deputy prosecutor Bruna Albertini, who are leading the probe into the alleged prostitution ring. The three players are among the first to be interviewed in the investigation, which reportedly involves a network of high-profile footballers.
No further details have been released about the nature of the allegations or the specific roles of the players involved. The case is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed whether any arrests or formal charges are expected.
