Inter-Lazio and all Sunday’s Serie A games could be called off after a Lazio fan was killed – apparently by a policeman – during a fight with Juventus supporters.
Initial reports are low on details at the moment, but it is believed two groups of Ultras clashed when they crossed paths at a motorway service station in Badia al Pino, Arezzo.
A Lazio fan was killed during the fighting, but it is currently claimed this was an accident caused by police officers.
A shot rang out to try to distract the group and the news agencies are suggesting the bullet struck the Lazio supporter.
An emergency meeting is currently being held between Lega Calcio President Antonio Matarrese and police chief Antonio Manganelli to decide whether to suspend Inter-Lazio or possibly the entire Week 12 fixture list.
There are fears that if it is confirmed a fan was killed by police officers, the tension between them and the Ultras around Italy will rise to dangerous levels this weekend.
Arezzo DA Vincenzo Giacobbe released a statement on the tragic incident. “We are ascertaining the chain of events and how this happened. We are sorry about this fatality.
“Once we have confirmed the responsibility, whoever it was will be rigorously prosecuted.”
Lazio President Claudio Lotito also confirmed that the San Siro match against Inter could be called off.
“Lazio are ready to step back and not play. We have informed the authorities who will now make the opportune decisions,” said the patron.
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