A new low for Italian football?

[Kinky]

In summary, at the Italian cup final last night, it would appear police and match officials had to ask local mafia/gang leaders permission for the game to take place!

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/anothe...

[Alfahorn]

Kinky said:

In summary, at the Italian cup final last night, it would appear police and match officials had to ask local mafia/gang leaders permission for the game to take place!

http://www.irishtimes.com/news/world/europe/anothe...

That's not new, that's being going on for years. The supporters groups in Italy effectively run the game.

[GTO-3R]

Can you imagine if that went on over here, there would be bans for clubs left right and centre.