Catania fans banned

9nufc9 · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:33 am

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Catania fans have been banned from travelling to the Sicilian derby at Palermo due to fears over public safety.

The independent body that monitors Italian football hooliganism, L'Osservatorio nazionale sulle manifestazione sportive, have banned all Catania supporters from attending the Serie A encounter at La Favorita.

L'Osservatorio have stepped up their security measures following the death last month of Parma fan Matteo Bagnaresi, who was accidentally run over by a coach designated for Juventus supporters ahead of a match in Turin.

Last year, a league fixture between Catania and Palermo ended in tragedy when police officer Filippo Raciti died during fighting between fans outside the Angelo Massimino Stadium - an incident that led to the suspension of domestic games by the Italian authorities.

Were Palermo fans banned from going to Catania this year?

Is this a good move by Italian FA or an over-reaction despite what happened last year?

GOBati · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:21 am

I don't remember well if Palermo fans has been banned from going to Catania this year but I think they did as this season l'Osservatorio banned the supporters of many clubs from going away in dangerous matches.

Napoli's supporters and Roma's are the more affected from these decisions and they didn't attend to many away matches this year

Max · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:22 pm

I'd say good move. So what if they get upset. Now they will learn that their actions have consequences and hopefully they will behave themselves in the future. It's not fair that they are ruining the game for those who just want to enjoy the match.

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Catania fans banned