Napoli followers have introduced plans to boycott this weekend’s Serie A match in opposition to Fiorentina in protest on the ‘lottery’ system imposed for restricted tickets.
It kicks off on the
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The stadium is present process reconstruction work, so has very restricted seating whereas whole sections are being torn down and rebuilt.
On high of that, there have been safety fears over the historical past of rigidity between the units of supporters, so the sale of tickets to residents of the Campania area was initially banned.
When it was lifted, solely 380 tickets had been made accessible to Napoli followers, prompting the boycott from the Curva A and B ultras teams.
Napoli followers announce protest in opposition to ticket restrictions
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: SSC Napoli supporters rejoice the victory of the fourth Scudetto after watching the final Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari on the large display in Piazza Plebiscito on Might 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Ivan Romano/Getty Photographs)
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“With 72 hours to go earlier than the journey to Florence, the choice involves open up a sector to residents of Campania,”
“Nevertheless, the affirmation is that solely 380 tickets can be found. We discover it unacceptable to take part in what is going to successfully be a lottery system, which dangers penalising the overwhelming majority of followers who need to honour the match in Florence.
“We’re uninterested in choices that change on a whim and are discriminatory in direction of the ultras motion. We’re additionally struck by the complicit silence of SSC Napoli, who proceed to be a successful mannequin on the pitch, however has not but realized to order the precise consideration in direction of its ‘major purchasers.’
“A profitable advertising and marketing mannequin ought to ensure the very best ‘purchasers’ a possibility to all the time be current, with out taking part in a lottery with individuals who would possibly for the primary time discover themselves in an away part of a stadium.
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“So we inform the authorities in control of safety to not fear: with these circumstances, we’re those who resolve to not be current in Florence, for our teams, and for our personal dignity!”
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Il Mattino newspaper factors out the sale of the simply over 300 tickets is just for people who find themselves subscribed to the official Napoli loyalty programme.
It’s simply the newest protest from ultras over varied points, as
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The Lega Serie A can also be working to ensure kick-off dates and instances are recognized upfront, to assist followers organise for these matches, however they haven’t any management over safety restrictions put in place by the Osservatorio.