Foggia fans set fire to Taranto stadium

The Serie C season opener was overshadowed by the act that Calcio Foggia's ultras decided to undertake after losing 2-0 to Taranto. They decided to set fire to the opposing team's stadium.

Matias Antonini and Mamadou Kanoute scored the goals that gave the Ionici the opening victory of the season. After the final whistle, the atmosphere was tense and tragic.

The Calcio Foggia ultras decided to set fire to their opponents' stadium by means of smoke bombs thrown with flammable plastic. An act of vandalism which, fortunately, did not result in any minor injuries or fatalities.

Italian football will have to punish such an event, which spoiled the debut of the bronze competition of the 'Calcio'. Rarely has such a scenario been seen with a stadium on fire for losing a match.

 

September 7, 2023