Overview
- At a lower‑division game in Polverara near Padua, a referee asked two Black non‑EU players to show residence permits during pre‑match ID checks.
- Polisportiva San Precario’s president called the request discriminatory and noted a non‑EU teammate with British and Slovak passports was not asked for a permit.
- FIGC Veneto president Giuseppe Ruzza requested a written account from the club and said he needs time to gather the facts.
- AIA Veneto chief Tarcisio Serena said referees cannot ask for residence permits and may verify identity only with an ID, a FIGC card, direct recognition, or a municipality‑stamped photo.
- Federation officials are documenting the case with no sanctions announced, highlighting how immigration status and procedure can collide in Italy’s grassroots football.