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Italian football supporter violence and security measures

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Authorities in Italy have taken continue to implement legal and disciplinary actions against various football supporter groups following incidents of violence and intimidation. In Genoa, prosecutors opened investigations into 45 Sampdoria ultras for storming a stadium tribune and confronting former club president Matteo Manfredi. Additionally, in Cesena, five men are facing trial for a racially-motivated assault on an Albanian man involving a metal bar. In Bergamo, State Police issued stadium bans to seven members of the ‘Ultras Italia’ group. The sanctions follow group following an incident during a 2026 World Cup qualifier where members intimidated spectators and forced them to vacate their seats. The These individuals received a combined 31 years of bans from sports facilities across Italy and Europe. Further disciplinary actions have been taken in Udine In Udine, following violent clashes involving Padova supporters prior to a Coppa Italia match. Ten match, ten individuals were initially charged with aggravated rioting and received ‘Daspo’ rioting. This has been followed by Padova Police Commissioner Marco Odorisio issuing 11 additional ‘daspo’ bans ranging from three to eight years. In Milan, six against members of the Padova Curva Sud ultras group. These new sanctions target individuals associated with AC Milan ultras were issued ‘daspos’ following a physical assault on journalist Klaus Davi on March 8. Davi was reportedly surrounded, kicked, and punched while investigating ‘Ndrangheta infiltration within football fan groups’. Recent enforcement has expanded to include bans in Perugia following a brawl during a regional amateur football match. In Siena, nine young supporters were banned after being found criminal records in possession of weapons, including knives drug trafficking and clubs, during a match in Badesse. To prevent further public order issues, preventive weapons possession, including two minors. Preventive security measures have also been implemented for upcoming matches. 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.

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  1. 2026-08-22 19:17 UTC Italian football supporter violence and security measures
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  3. 2026-08-19 13:03 UTC Italian football supporter violence and sanctions
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