Ischia police have accused a 21-year-old soccer player wiht burglary following an incident targeting a rival team official. Teh player, a member of Lacco Ameno, is alleged to have stolen €2,000 from the home of an administrator with Real Forio, both clubs competing in the regional Eccellenza league. The case highlights the sometimes contentious relationship between local soccer teams, even outside of professional play.
A 21-year-old soccer player for Lacco Ameno, a team based on the island of Ischia, is facing charges after police identified him as the suspect in a recent burglary. The incident occurred between Friday night and Saturday morning, and targeted the home of a Real Forio team official, another club on Ischia that competes in the Eccellenza league.
Police on the Italian island of Ischia have accused a 21-year-old soccer player of stealing €2,000 in cash from a rival team’s administrator. The alleged burglary took place at the home of a Real Forio official sometime between the night of Friday, November 17th, and Saturday, November 18th, according to authorities. The player, who plays for Lacco Ameno, was identified through surveillance footage obtained after the homeowner reported the theft.
The homeowner discovered the cash missing after waking up Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation. Investigators reviewed security camera recordings from the surrounding area and were able to pinpoint the Lacco Ameno player as a suspect. The case underscores the sometimes intense rivalry between local soccer clubs, even at the amateur level.
Authorities have filed a formal complaint against the player, but his name has not been released. Both Lacco Ameno and Real Forio compete in the Eccellenza league, a regional division within the Italian soccer system. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
