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Italy Bans Roma and Fiorentina Away Fans for Rest of Season After A1 Clashes

Authorities call the season-long suspension a strong signal to curb organized violence away from stadiums.

Overview

  • The Interior Ministry imposed the ban through the end of the 2025–26 season after reviewing ONMS guidance.
  • ONMS had directed Serie A and the two clubs to halt away-ticket sales or refund any already sold.
  • About 200 supporters fought near the Casalecchio/Cantagallo stretch of the A1, damaging vehicles and briefly disrupting traffic, with no injuries reported.
  • Police reached the scene after the confrontation ended, and Bologna investigators are analyzing motorway and service-area CCTV to identify participants.
  • Serie A president Ezio Simonelli condemned the highway fighting and voiced support for police, as officials cited recent precedents of travel suspensions used as deterrence.