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Italy Cracks Down on Football Hooliganism with Travel Bans for Roma and Fiorentina Fans
January 20, 2026 - In a decisive move to combat escalating violence surrounding football matches, the Italian Ministry of the Interior has imposed travel bans on fans of AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina for the remainder of the current season. This stringent measure follows a series of serious clashes that occurred on Sunday along the A1 highway, deemed unacceptable by authorities.
Escalating Violence Prompts Action
The decision, made by Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi and the National Observatory on Sports Events, reflects growing concern over the recurring incidents of football-related violence in Italy. The recent highway clashes were especially severe, prompting a firm response from the government. The ban extends to all away games for supporters of both clubs, effectively restricting their ability to attend matches outside of their home cities.
Previous restrictions and Recent Developments
This isn’t the first instance of travel bans being used to address football hooliganism in Italy. In October of last year, supporters of Pisa and Verona were subjected to a three-month travel ban. While that ban was initially suspended in December due to what was described as a “concrete show of repentance” from both fan
