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Italy Bans Inter Away Fans for Three Matches After Flare Hits Cremonese Goalkeeper

Officials say the restriction is intended to safeguard public order following the flare that injured Cremonese’s Emil Audero.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Cremonese v Inter Milan - Stadio Giovanni Zini, Cremona, Italy - February 1, 2026 General view of flares on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Overview

  • The Interior Ministry order bars Inter supporters from away sections until March 23, with ticket sales blocked for residents of Lombardy.
  • The measure covers Serie A trips to Sassuolo on February 8, Lecce on February 21 and Fiorentina on March 22.
  • Inter fans may attend the March 8 derby at San Siro and European fixtures, which are not included in the ban.
  • The match in Cremona was briefly halted, Audero continued with minor injuries, and Italian reports say the alleged thrower has been identified and badly hurt by a second flare.
  • Inter have been fined €50,000 as part of disciplinary action, and additional FIGC rulings on potential sanctions are still possible.