ROME : Italy’s Interior Ministry on Tuesday imposed a travel ban on Inter Milan supporters until March 23 after a flare thrown from the stands landed near Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero during Inter’s visit on Sunday.
The order also prohibits the sale of tickets to residents of Lombardy, the northern region where Milan is based, for Inter’s Serie A away matches against Sassuolo, Lecce and Fiorentina.
The Milan derby against AC Milan on March 8 is excluded from the ban as it does not involve the movement of fans, the ministry said in a statement.
“The measure is aimed at ensuring public order and safety and preventing the recurrence of incidents that could compromise the smooth running of sporting events,” the statement added.
Inter, who lead the league by eight points, visit Sassuolo on Sunday.
