Italian fans get away-day bans

Committee imposes ban in bid to stamp out hooliganism

Last updated: 17th September 2008

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Supporters of Roma, Juventus, Napoli and Atalanta have been barred from travelling to upcoming Serie A matches as the Italian authorities try to stamp out hooliganism in the game.

The ban has been imposed by a new Government-appointed committee, which was set up after hooliganism marred the opening weekend of Serie A fixtures.

Roma fans cannot go to the Genoa match on 24th September, while Atalanta supporters will be unable to attend the Roma game at Stadio Olimpico four days later.

Likewise, Napoli fans cannot watch their side at Bologna on 28th September and Juventus fans are barred from the match at Cagliari.

The tickets for the away sections at each of these games will instead be given to families and children.

The committee also ruled that spectators will only be allowed to buy a single ticket for the Milan derby on 28th September.