Italian media report that Inter and Milan could be placed under the control of an independent party if directors can’t prove that they’ve cut ties with arrested ultra members allegedly representing Mafia families.

Hardcore supporters of AC Milan and Inter Milan were arrested on Monday for alleged organised crime offences as part of a probe into illegal profits made around matches and the infiltration of mafia gangs into so-called "ultras" groups.

Several top ultras of Milanese football clubs have been detained on the accusation of forming criminal groups aiming to take control of businesses in and around the San Siro stadium.