Giuseppe Marotta, president and CEO of Inter, spoke to Sky Sport in an interview, addressing the investigation related to the ultras:
"First of all, the investigation is ongoing, and I can only express my gratitude to the judiciary and law enforcement for what they are doing. We have made ourselves available and are collaborating to eradicate this extraordinarily negative phenomenon. These are criminal activities that have nothing to do with sports. I have lived through past decades where physical violence occurred inside or outside the stadium, but it was within the context of football as a phenomenon. Today, we face a situation that is difficult for a club to eliminate. I thank the judiciary and law enforcement, and we are collaborating to ensure transparency."
"It is difficult to counteract a type of violence when it involves so many people. I believe this is a cultural issue. We need to work from elementary schools, teaching that football is just a game. Today, there is a lack of a culture of losing, people need to learn how to lose. There are no judges at the end of a match to issue a verdict."
Marotta concluded:
"Could more have been done to prevent excessive contact between players and ultras? Much more can and should be done. Today, the roles within the system help significantly in ensuring a certain level of transparency. We, as clubs, can contribute by educating players about the laws of the state, and we do this. We hold sessions where we explain these things, but it is difficult to intervene in a player’s private life. That part remains in the shadows, where we cannot intrude. However, we can assist players by fostering greater awareness and culture."
