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A prostitution ring scandal in Milan has implicated over 70 Serie A footballers, including a Real Madrid star. The Italian Financial Police uncovered the operation, which offered various services, but only the providers are under investigation.
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Real Madrid star among players cited in alleged prostitution ring scandal in Italy
The headline news in Italy for the past few days has centred around the alleged uncovering of a prostitution ring in Milan, with over 70 names of Serie A footballers past and present cited as clients of the people operating it. That includes one of Real Madrid’s summer signings from last year.
The Italian Financial Police have recently uncovered a company that operated in Milan, as explained by Marca. Among the offers provided to high-profile clients were parties at nightclubs, laughing gas and an ‘all-included’ package that referred to prostitution. The names mentioned are not under investigation, as it is only the providers of the ‘service’ which are liable under Italian law.
The services were offered to footballers playing for Inter and AC Milan, as well as visiting teams in the city. GdS also say that the company took 50% of the fee for the all-included package, and the rest was given to those carrying it out. From the blue half of the city, Barcelona target Alessandro Bastoni, Dejan Stankovic, , Yan Bisseck, , , Milan Skriniar and are mentioned. From the red half, , , and Jeremy Menez are all named. It should be noted that it is not clear what services any of the names mentioned used, and thus it could be limited to simply the nightclub events.
One of Real Madrid's summer signings from last year is among the players cited in the scandal.
The ring provided services including nightclub parties, laughing gas, and an 'all-included' package referring to prostitution.
No, the footballers mentioned are not under investigation; only the providers of the services are liable under Italian law.

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As noted by Sport, Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen is another of the names revealed as clients by the investigation, alongside other Juventus players. Ex-Barcelona midfielder Arthur Melo is another name that appears, and it is alleged that the services were also offered to players from Monza, Como and Atalanta.
So far the only player to address the matter publicly at the time of writing is AC Milan’s Rafael Leao. He has denied committing any crimes, and threatens legal action against those tarnishing his reputation. As noted above, the Italian prosecutor is not investigating any of the players named.
Full Statement
In recent days, my name, like those of other players, has appeared on websites, social media, and in newspapers, in reference to an investigation by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s Office. I would like to make it clear from the outset that I am completely unaware of the facts that are the subject of this investigation. I am not involved in, nor have I committed, any crime. I urge everyone to refrain from arbitrarily or superficially associating my name with this situation, without regard for the truth or respect for privacy. Before being footballers, we are people with families and reputations. Therefore, I have already instructed my lawyer to defend me in all cases against anyone who continues to spread false news or information that damages my reputation.”