Serie C

Elon Musk's favourite cryptocurrency completes 'revolutionary' takeover of Italian side as House of Doge CEO says venture goes 'far beyond football' – but club have just been deducted 13 points

Elon Musk’s favourite cryptocurrency has completed a takeover of Serie C side Triestina as House of Doge becomes the majority shareholder. Jubilation has been tempered, however, as a new 13-point sanction on top of an earlier seven-point deduction leaves the club facing a 20-point deficit. The "revolutionary" project promises global Dogecoin integration and local investment.

Italian side Crotone put under judicial order after famous mafia syndicate 'Ndrangheta found to have 'suffocating control' over club

Italian club Crotone have been placed under judicial administration after investigators uncovered mafia infiltration linked to the notorious ’Ndrangheta syndicate. The probe revealed “suffocating control” over aspects of the club’s operations, particularly security and ticketing. While the court stresses no complicity from management, administrators will oversee the club for 12 months.