Rimini residents banned from Bagno di Romagna-Cattolica match

Authorities have imposed an away-fan ban for the upcoming Prima Categoria football match between Bagno di Romagna and Cattolica. Due to public order concerns, ticket sales have been prohibited for all residents of the province of Rimini.

The measure affects all residents of Rimini, not just organized ultra groups, a decision that has drawn strong reactions from Cattolica's organized supporters. The ban is notable because the match is part of an amateur league's opening day rather than professional football.

The decision follows evaluations by the National Observatory on Sports Events regarding public order. Authorities cited concerns over the potential presence of supporters linked to Rimini's Curva Est and the risk of clashes with Cesena supporters in the region. This follows a trend of increased security measures for amateur matches in the Romagna area due to previous tensions between fan groups.