Brescia Calcio’s 114-year history has come to an end after the Court of Brescia officially declared the club bankrupt and ordered its liquidation.
The decision follows the club’s exclusion from professional football competitions after failing to meet financial requirements and deadlines, leading to the opening of insolvency proceedings. Despite last-minute attempts by owner Massimo Cellino to prevent the collapse through a request for a blank settlement procedure, the club was unable to avoid bankruptcy.
“Brescia’s bankruptcy was an inevitable and predictable outcome. Now, it becomes history,” lawyer Massimo Bonavitacola told AGI news agency. He added that a possible appeal would need to be discussed with Cellino but suggested that challenging the decision was unlikely.
The club had been facing significant financial difficulties, with debts reportedly around €20 million. Several attempts were made to secure Brescia’s future, including efforts to restore its professional registration through the sale of Sandro Tonali and proposals aimed at demonstrating potential future revenue streams.
However, these measures were not enough to convince the authorities, and the club’s financial situation ultimately led to its liquidation.
Following the court’s ruling, creditors will now have until 20 November to submit claims to the bankruptcy process. Meanwhile, Brescia’s historic identity and symbols may continue to be used by other clubs in the future.
The city of Brescia will still have football representation through Union Brescia, a club founded on 17 July 2025 by a group of local entrepreneurs and currently competing in Serie C.
