The Viminale has made a clear decision after the serious unrest that occurred during the Serie A match played in Cremona last February 1st. The Minister of the Interior has ordered a ban on away travel for Inter supporters until March 23, 2026. At the same time, the sale of tickets to residents of Lombardy for the same matches has also been prohibited.
The measure is part of a framework to protect public order and safety. The goal is to prevent the recurrence of incidents that could jeopardize the regular conduct of sporting events. The authorities deemed a firm response necessary to the incidents that characterized the match, where a firecracker was thrown towards the goalkeeper Audero.
However, there is a significant exception to the ban. The derby between Milan and Inter, scheduled for March 8, 2026, is not included in the restrictive measures. The reason is that it is a home match that will not involve the movement of fan groups, thus avoiding potential risk situations related to away travel.
The restrictions will therefore remain in force for almost two months, unless further measures are taken. The ministry’s decision represents one of the most severe sanctions in recent times against an organized fan base, a direct consequence of the events that took place at the Cremona stadium.
