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Italian football supporter travel restrictions

Overview

Following incidents of unrest, Sampdoria supporters have faced legal sanctions and travel limitations. Investigations into riots involving ultras during a match against Reggiana resulted in 45 individuals being reported to judicial authorities and 35 receiving DASPO stadium bans. The National Observatory on Sports Events (ONMS) also recommended restrictions for upcoming away matches, such as requiring specific residency and membership credentials for certain ticket sectors.

In response, Italian lawmakers and supporter organizations have begun protesting these ministerial restrictions. Members of parliament have urged the Ministry of the Interior to distinguish between security risks and peaceful fans, arguing that travel bans penalize families and cause economic harm to host cities. The Italian Federation of Football Supporters (FISSC) has also expressed regret over recent measures, citing instances where non-registered residents were prohibited from traveling to matches.

Entities

Sampdoria · Ministry of the Interior · FISSC · Digos · Lecce

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Italian lawmakers and supporters protest football away-game restrictions

    Italian lawmakers and the FISSC are urging the Ministry of the Interior to reconsider travel bans for football fans, citing the impact on peaceful supporters and local economies.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Sampdoria fans face travel restrictions and legal sanctions

    Sampdoria fans face travel limitations for upcoming matches in Bolzano and Ascoli, while 45 individuals have been charged following stadium riots in December 2025.

Sources

calciolecce.it · clubdoria46.it · ilrestodelcarlino.it · ligurianotizie.it · rivistalaroma.it