Police ban 16 Roma supporters for fascist salutes
16 Roma fans were handed stadium bans (1 to 5 years) for making fascist gestures during a Serie A match vs Atalanta.
Italian police in Rome announced sanctions against 16 AS Roma supporters for making a fascist salute (arm outstretched) during a Serie A match at home against Atalanta on September 5.
As LâĂquipe reports, citing the police statement, the case also included that some attendees wore t-shirts praising Nazism. The bans apply across Italy.
Stadium bans from 1 to 5 years
According to the police, the bans run from 1 to 5 years. They also donât cover only Roma home games: the restrictions extend to Romaâs matches played abroad and to Italy national team fixtures.
- The bans cover games outside Italy and national team matches.
- Four of those supporters must also check in at a police station during Roma matches.
Wider context in Italy
Police framed the incident within a broader trend: right-wing extremist displays would not be rare in Italian football, particularly among certain ultras groups. The statement further notes that prosecutors have identified links between some of these groups, organised crime and extremist networks.
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