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There has been a major bombshell that has made the scandal that has rocked Italian football even more explosive: a Formula 1 driver caught up in a police wiretap has been linked to a high-level prostitution ring operating out of Milan.

The whole thing came to light when the matter was exposed by Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, which has been investigating the story in depth and has now implicated around 70 Serie A players, including Milan, Inter and Juve players. But the fact that an F1 driver is now at the center of it all has made it all the more shocking. This is absurd because F1 is usually a sport that stays “clean” and away from these types of dirty headlines.

At the center of the controversy is an intercepted phone call dated 18 February in which an intermediary allegedly says: “I have a friend, a Formula 1 driver, who is coming to Milan tonight, he is looking for a girl”.

According to judicial documents, the network allegedly responded by offering to send a “Brazilian” escort.

The identity of the driver remains unknown, and the reference comes from surveillance material, not formal allegations.

Timeline: Bahrain trial clues

One of the most interesting things is the fact that the times match very well. Pre-season testing for Formula 1 took place in Bahrain on 18 February, and most of the full-time drivers were there.

As a result, some are speculating that the person in question is not necessarily currently driving in the 2026 race, and may have some kind of connection to the sport (either as a reserve driver, a former driver or as an associate of someone in the sport).

But right now, it’s all speculation at this point.

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Inside the €1.2M “Made Luxury Concierge” operation

The investigation said that this entire affair was going on under the cover of some suspicious looking event agency named “Med_Luxury_Concierge” located in a small place called Sinisello Balsamo near Milan.

Their proposal was that you could get ultra-exclusive night out experiences for a certain level of clientele, such as VIP access to top clubs, fine dining in luxurious venues and even an overnight stay in a 5-star hotel like ME Milan Il Duca. And escort services were part of an “all-inclusive” package.

Italian financial police seized more than €1.2 million and were tracking bank transfers to people with links to sports and business giants.

Another detail has emerged regarding the alleged widespread use of nitrous oxide or commonly known as “laughing gas” during these events.

This substance is not banned in anti-doping rules. It produces a very intense feeling of euphoria and is quite useful for athletes as it leaves no trace in standard drug tests.

Arrests were made, but athletes were not charged

The legal action so far has been targeting the organisers, not the customers who used their services.

Four people have been arrested, including alleged ringleaders Emanuele Buttini and Deborah Ronchi. The allegations are quite serious, including allegations of exploitation of prostitution and money laundering.

Under Italian law, paying for consensual sex is not a crime in itself, but the people running the operation and profiting from it are.

For now, at least, no Formula One drivers have been named, and no soccer players are currently under investigation.

This scandal is bound to have a huge impact on Italian football.

Clubs and governing bodies are bracing themselves for possible consequences if the players’ names (which are still protected) become public.

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Marcos Senesi’s Bournemouth future remains in doubt and it seems his agent is laying the groundwork for a transfer, with Aston Villa also interested.

sports witness On Wednesday Gazzetta dello Sport covered claims that Juventus had made an offer for the defender. This was the Bianconeri’s attempt to beat off competition from other clubs, with English clubs also in the running.

The terms of the Italian giants’ offer were undisclosed but it is clear that the Bournemouth player is in high demand.

corriere dello sport Now cover Argentina’s situation, providing background on it.

The team member was seen in Turin

The newspaper clarified that this is not the first time that Senesi has been wanted in Italy. In fact, he was even close to being called up to the Azzurri, qualifying through family, but he chose Argentina.

When he was leaving Feyenoord, the defender was offered to clubs in Serie A. He ended up at Bournemouth, but his agent could pursue a move to Italy.

A member of the player’s entourage was spotted in the stands during Juventus’ recent impressive win over Pisa. This is seen as a sign that Luciano Spalletti’s side are seriously exploring a move.

The newspaper talks of competition from AS Roma and even Aston Villa, with Unai Emery’s side said to have made advances towards the Argentina international. At the same time, Barcelona has also expressed interest in a deal.

Our opinion on Senesi’s future at Bournemouth

The Cherries player has clearly proved his worth this season. After the departure of two defenders in the summer, he has demonstrated his ball-playing ability, which was also evident at Feyenoord in the past.

It now appears that the situation surrounding the Bournemouth player is becoming more serious. His team is trying to get the best deal possible. Since he is a free agent in the summer, it should all depend on who pays the highest salary.

That’s why Aston Villa’s interest should be taken seriously. Italian clubs generally do not pay high commissions, English clubs are known to do the opposite. The same thing applies to wages also.

Taking all this into account, Senesi could remain in the Premier League. A move could prove decisive in whether Emery’s side qualify for the Champions League.

While he’s one of the best baseball players on the planet, New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge didn’t hit a home run with his first World Baseball Classic pep talk as captain of Team USA.

In the NY Yankees’ more than a century-long history, they have only had 16 players named as their captain. It is a rare fraternity that has some of the greatest players to ever play in MLB, including Derek Jeter, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Three-time AL MVP Judge is the latest Pinstripes great to receive this honor.

That’s why it wasn’t much of a surprise when Team USA manager Mark DeRosa decided to give Judge the same role for the 2026 WBC. The outfielder’s winning track record is undeniable, and outside of Shohei Ohtani, many view him as MLB’s best player.

With the tournament starting this week, the U.S. roster is in Houston looking to get on the same page before their game against Brazil on Friday. Unexpectedly, the captain spoke to the team and informed them about the mission ahead and motivated them to bring home the WBC title in a few weeks. Well, it looks like his pep talk wasn’t received well by baseball fans on the X.

Aaron Judge’s WBC speech mocked by baseball fans at X

The 33-year-old’s speech itself wasn’t bad. Judge made good points about the sacrifices required to win the tournament, but it lacked the kind of fire that some baseball fans wanted to see from the Team USA captain. And that led to some hilarious and harsh reactions from some people on X.

The Barstool Sports The company’s founder supported this when he wrote in a post, “Worst speech ever.”

Below, you can take a look at some of the more disgruntled comments from baseball fans about Aaron Judge’s WBC speech.

This speech will blow your mind

– NFL Legends (@PrimeEraNFL) 3 March 2026

Jesus Christ, id get it out of Team Canada

– Raslin Rob (@rob_bohanan) 3 March 2026

Why would they let anyone film this disaster? This should have been a closed room.

– Baseball Cards (@baseball_cards) 3 March 2026

He could have talked about his October successes to pump up the team… oh wait

– JP 🇩🇴🇺🇸 (@histino) 3 March 2026

This speech felt like complete insolence

– Phil Lip (@lip_philll) 3 March 2026

The greatest hitter of our generation and hardly anyone outside baseball knows who he is.

Sadly, having a void aura has its consequences.

– Lee (@latheredlippsy) 3 March 2026

The kind of speech that makes you sit back and relax

– Quintin (@Wonder_Shrimpy) 3 March 2026

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