Born in Florence on 17 July 1963. Degree in Italian Languages and Literature at the University of Bologna.

1996-2006 responsible of Progetto Ultrà – UISP Emilia Romagna

From 1997 responsible for the organisation of Mondiali Antirazzisti.

1999-2012 member of the core group of FARE network (Football Against Racism in Europe), with the role of responsible of the work in Italy with fan groups, the coordination of antiracist activities in the stadium and referent for the Italian Football Federation.

Since 2005 member of the National Counsel board of UISP, with the responsibility of the International Policies. Since 2013 vicepresident of UISP Emilia Romagna. Since 2017 member of executive of ISCA.

He has written various publications concerning football fan, juvenile subculture and the problem of racism in football for sociological reviews at Italian and International level. Main expertise in multiculturality and mediation of conflict