Mafia plot to kidnap Jose Mourinho foiled

A mafia plot to target Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho has been foiled by Italian police. A gang of four Macedonian men are suspected of planning to kidnap or rob Mourinho, after being caught filming The Special One's movements and taking photos at his Lake Como villa. "This was a gang who specialised in targeting wealthy celebrities," said Police chief Maj Vito Di Gioia. "They would carry out surveillance before striking. "We found several items of information relating to Mourinho and an officer had been detailed to discuss this and security with him." The gang, who have Mafia links, is suspected of targeting wealthy businessmen and thought to have stolen goods worth £350,000. - Football.co.uk staff footballuk on Facebook  

Source: DSG