Overview

• Prefect Michele di Bari ordered a stadium-wide ban on selling tickets to people residing in Frankfurt for the 4 November match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
• The decree follows a police recommendation citing high public‑order risks tied to the rivalry, referencing severe clashes in March 2023 that led to arrests and subsequent convictions.
• Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed the restriction, criticized the decision, and said it is assessing possible legal remedies after discussions involving Italy’s Interior Ministry and UEFA.
• The move reflects a broader pattern of away‑fan exclusions across Europe, including the Marseille–Ajax fixture, drawing criticism from Football Supporters Europe and raising questions about UEFA’s away‑allocation rules.
• German reports say Italian authorities may consider further steps to deter travel to Naples, while a similar ban in 2023 did not prevent hundreds of Frankfurt supporters from reaching the city and clashing in the streets.