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Police Thwart Near-Clash in Pisa Before PisaFiorentina Serie A Derby

Tensions have been fueled by Fiorentina fans protesting away-ticket costs.

Overview

  • About 100 Fiorentina ultras gathered around 10 a.m. near via Paparelli, many reportedly without tickets and carrying sticks, bats and petards.
  • Chanting provocations, the group moved toward contact with Pisa supporters before officers intervened in nearby via Carducci.
  • Police say the supporters dispersed by car after the intervention, leaving sticks, bats and other objects that were seized.
  • A large security plan has been activated across the city with hundreds of officers as the 15:00 kickoff approaches.
  • Local authorities fear further incidents as some Fiorentina fans plan to stay outside the stadium in boycott of away-ticket prices while still traveling to Pisa.