Bastoni refuses to speak to investigators; Calafiori interview scheduled tomorrow in escort scandal
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Inter Milan's Alessandro Bastoni has declined to speak to investigators, while Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori is scheduled for an interview tomorrow in connection with an escort scandal involving Italian footballers.
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Attributed to original sourceAlessandro Bastoni will not speak to investigators for the probe into an escort service and potential underage prostitution, but Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori should be interviewed tomorrow.
The investigation is into a company that organised ‘all-inclusive’ events in the Milan area, including entertainment, dining and at times also escorts.
Bastoni under formal investigation FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 08: Alessandro Bastoni of Italy looks on prior to the Italy training session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on October 08, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images) This is not per se illegal, but Inter defender Bastoni was formally placed under investigation because a girl he allegedly had relations with was 17 years and eight months old at the time in 2020, when the player was 21.
Both the player and the girl have denied they had relations, let alone with money exchanged.
Bastoni was meant to attend an interview with the prosecutors in Milan tomorrow, but his lawyer Salvatore Scuto has now confirmed to news agency ANSA that he will not be attending.
This is entirely within his rights, an Italian version of the American ‘Pleading the Fifth.’
However, other players have been called in to speak as witnesses and are not under formal investigation.
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 15: Daniel Maldini of Lazio gestures during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Lazio midfielder Daniel Maldini and former Bologna defender Kevin Bonifazi were both interviewed today, and it is reported that Arsenal defender Calafiori will be there for his interview on Friday.
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What happened
Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan) has chosen not to cooperate with investigators probing an escort scandal involving Italian national team players. Riccardo Calafiori, who recently moved from Bologna to Arsenal, is set to be interviewed by investigators tomorrow. The scandal reportedly involves multiple Italian players and has drawn significant media attention in Italy. The investigation could potentially have disciplinary consequences for the players involved, though the full scope of the case has not been disclosed.
Chance analysis
This disciplinary matter could affect availability and focus for both Bastoni at Inter Milan and Calafiori at Arsenal. While personal scandals don't always translate to sporting sanctions, they can disrupt concentration and create off-field pressure during early-season campaigns. For Calafiori, integrating at a new club amid a legal investigation adds complexity to his Arsenal transition. The case may also impact Italian national team selection discussions going forward.
Potential negative availability and morale impact for both Bastoni and Calafiori; possible disciplinary action could sideline key defenders.
Monitor for potential disciplinary suspensions or distraction effects on Bastoni (Inter) and Calafiori (Arsenal) in upcoming matches.