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Italy fans arrested with knives and firecrackers released overnight, 'advised' to go home

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The approximately 50 Italian fans detained as a precaution yesterday before the opening match of the European Championship between Italy and Albania were released overnight. German authorities had detained the supporters after finding knives, firecrackers, and balaclavas on the ground, but it was not possible to directly link the material to their involvement.

Italian fans are now free to circulate in Germany, even though they were advised to return to Italy.

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It remains unclear whether there was a premeditated plan to contact Albanian fans and whether the meeting was organized online in Dortmund. A group calling itself "Ultras d'Italia," known for its demonstrations linked to the far right and the Casapound movement, has long been following the Italian national team.

This group, which has territorial roots in the northeast and also in the south of Italy, particularly in Catania, seems to use football as a pretext and sounding board for its political activities. It is no coincidence that some of those arrested did not even have a ticket to watch last night's match at the Dortmund stadium.

Article published on June 16, 2024 - 17:34 PM - Gustavo Gentile

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