Napoli fans barred from Roma game

By Football Italia staff

Napoli fans will be barred from attending the showdown with Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on April 25.

The news was made official by a statement from the FIGC, citing security concerns in the high-profile Derby del Sole.

Tickets for the big game will not be sold to those living in the Naples or Campania area, including season ticket holders.

This is not an unusual approach, as the two clubs have been bitter rivals for many years, a situation exacerbated by the killing of Napoli supporter Ciro Esposito by a Roma ultra in a shooting ahead of the Coppa Italia Final with Fiorentina in May 2014.

However, barring Partenopei fans from a head-to-head match for second place will further infuriate the club.

Napoli are already protesting against a four-game ban handed to Gonzalo Higuain and have lodged an appeal.

If the ban is reduced, the Argentine will be available to face Roma.

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