# Italian football supporter violence and security measures

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-football-supporter-violence-and-sanctions
> Updated: 2026-08-22T13:13:54.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 5.

Authorities in Italy continue to implement legal and disciplinary actions against football supporter groups following incidents of violence and intimidation. In Bergamo, State Police issued stadium bans to seven members of the ‘Ultras Italia’ group following an incident during a 2026 World Cup qualifier where members intimidated spectators and forced them to vacate their seats. These individuals received a combined 31 years of bans from sports facilities across Italy and Europe.

In Udine, following violent clashes involving Padova supporters prior to a Coppa Italia match, ten individuals were initially charged with aggravated rioting. This has been followed by Padova Police Commissioner Marco Odorisio issuing 11 additional ‘daspo’ bans against members of the Padova Curva Sud ultras group. These new sanctions target individuals with criminal records in drug trafficking and weapons possession, including two minors.

Preventive security measures have also been expanded. In Cremona, Prefect Antonio Giannelli has banned ticket sales to residents of Padova and Brescia for the Cremonese-Padova Serie B match on September 6 and the Pergolettese-Union Brescia Serie C match on August 30. Additionally, in Macerata, local police have introduced traffic regulations and parking bans for the upcoming Serie D Coppa Italia match between Maceratese and Recanatese to ensure public safety.

Other recent enforcement includes investigations into 45 Sampdoria ultras in Genoa, a racially-motivated assault in Cesena, and ‘daspos’ issued in Milan following an assault on journalist Klaus Davi. In Siena, nine supporters were banned for possessing weapons during a match in Badesse.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Padova Police issue 11 additional stadium bans to ultras

Padova Police Commissioner has issued 11 additional stadium bans to Curva Sud ultras following violent clashes with Udinese supporters during a Coppa Italia match on August 15.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/padova-police-issue-11-additional-stadium-bans-to-ultras

### 2026-08-20: Italian authorities implement security measures for football matches

Italian authorities have introduced traffic restrictions for a Serie D match in Macerata and ticket sale bans for residents of Padova and Brescia ahead of upcoming matches in Cremona to ensure public safety.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-authorities-implement-security-measures-for-football-matches

### 2026-08-16: Italy issues multiple stadium bans following various violent incidents

Italian authorities have issued multiple DASPO bans following various incidents of violence, including an assault on journalist Klaus Davi in Milan and weapon seizures involving football supporters in Siena.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ten-padova-fans-banned-after-violent-clashes-in-udine

### 2026-08-13: Bergamo police ban seven Ultras Italia members from stadiums

Seven members of the ‘Ultras Italia’ group have received stadium bans totaling 31 years for intimidating spectators during an Italy-Northern Ireland match in Bergamo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bergamo-police-ban-seven-ultras-italia-members-from-stadiums

### 2026-07-29: Italian football fan violence sparks investigations of 45 Sampdoria ultras and five Cesena youths

Investigations into Italian football fan violence see 45 Sampdoria ultras charged over a stadium intrusion and five Cesena youths facing trial for a racially‑motivated assault on an Albanian man.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-fan-violence-sparks-investigations-of-45-sampdoria-ultras-and-five-cesena-youths

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