Rome Police Ban 16 AS Roma Fans Over Fascist Salute
Rome police have banned 16 AS Roma supporters following a fascist salute incident during a match against Atalanta. The disciplinary measures include stadium bans ranging from one to five years and mandatory reporting to police for four individuals.
In a decisive move against extremist behavior at sporting events, the Rome police announced on September 16, 2023, that they have officially banned 16 AS Roma supporters. The disciplinary action stems from an incident involving a fascist salute performed by these individuals during a high-profile football match in the Italian capital.
The controversial episode occurred on the night of September 5, 2023, while AS Roma was facing off against Atalanta. During the fixture, the identified supporters engaged in the fascist salute gesture, prompting an immediate investigation and subsequent intervention by law enforcement authorities in Rome.
On the pitch, the match itself concluded with a successful result for the home side, as AS Roma secured a 2-1 victory over Atalanta. The crucial goals that led to the triumph were scored by players মারিও হার্মোসো and মাতিয়াস সুলে, whose on-field performances ultimately became overshadowed by the disciplinary fallout in the stands.
The administrative penalties levied against the 16 supporters are substantial, carrying stadium prohibition periods that extend from a minimum of one year up to a maximum of five years. Furthermore, the severity of the punishment varies among the offenders based on police findings regarding their level of involvement in the incident.
As part of the strict conditions imposed by the authorities, four of the sixteen banned supporters face an additional reporting requirement. These four individuals must regularly present themselves at a police station during the exact times that AS Roma matches are being played.
