Bari is at the heart of a legal storm: the Bari Prosecutor has requested opening a judicial liquidation procedure for insolvency against SSC Bari, relegated to Serie C on May 22. The decision follows an investigation that already involved the De Laurentiis brothers and Filmauro.

Why did the Prosecutor request bankruptcy?

The measure stems from a “serious economic‑patrimonial imbalance” highlighted in documents filed on January 26 and updated in May, also covering the 2025 balance sheet. Technical consultants showed a negative net equity since 2022, due to continuous losses from 2019 to 2024. Only extraordinary interventions by Filmauro, such as a €4.5 million injection in 2020, temporarily patched the hole.

What are the consequences for the club?

If a judge accepts the request, SSC Bari will enter liquidation, potentially losing its sporting licence. The team, already scarred by relegation, now faces an uncertain judicial future. The board’s proposal to postpone covering the 2021 loss of almost €7.5 million was made using the 2020 “liquidity decree,” but the Prosecutor deems it insufficient.

How is the team performing in the league?

Currently Bari sits 17th in Serie B with 40 points, from 10 wins, 10 draws and 18 defeats in 38 games. The defence has conceded 60 goals while scoring 38, a -22 goal difference. The club is 42 points behind leaders Venezia. The last result was a 0‑0 draw with Sudtirol on 2026‑05‑22, and in the last five matches Bari has recorded three wins and two draws, remaining unbeaten.

What comes next?

The case now moves to court. If liquidation is confirmed, creditors may claim the club’s assets, and sporting management could be handed to a new entity. Meanwhile, fans await news of possible rescues or external investment, while the squad prepares for a new Serie C season if not expelled from competition.

Stay tuned for all legal and sporting updates on Bari, the biancorossa fighting for survival.