In 2006 Maurizio Mian's Gunther Corporation briefly held a controlling interest in Pontedera.

Pornographic film actor Ilona Staller ("Cicciolina") was installed as the club "godmother", while another pornographic actress Valentine Demy served as one of three club Presidents, alongside a Polish lap dancer named Karolcia and a British rapper named Prodigal1.

[1] The performance was related to Mian's left-libertarian views on reproductive rights and his upcoming appearance in the 2006 Italian general election.

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.