Fans of Pro-Patria concealing sticks as flags: 23 individuals identified

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Fan Bans Galore: 23 Away Supporters Kept Away from Pro Vercelli Match

It's been a rough time for Busto Arsizio football fans, as 23 of them were banned from attending football matches following unsavory incidents at the Pro Vercelli game played on April 12th. The Piola stadium hosted this heated encounter, with the supporters from both teams letting their emotions get the best of them.

The match, which will be repeated in the playoffs—with Busto Arsizio facing Pro Vercelli away this Sunday and at home a week later—unfolded some chaotic moments, according to reports by Digos. It seems that the visiting team's fans had a hidden agenda, with sticks disguised as flags used to stir up trouble. These troublemakers had arrived in the city via unconventional means and gathered in a local bar, where two more individuals distributed the fake flags.

In response, Pro Patria ultras orchestrated an impromptu march, which involved offensive chants and an apparent desire for confrontation with the local fans. However, mediation attempts failed to de-escalate the situation, and only the intervention of law enforcement managed to keep the visiting fans away from their counterparts.

Even after the final whistle blew, matters were far from settled. Pro Patria ultras continued their antagonistic behavior during the exit from the Piola. Fortunately, the bans imposed on the 23 Busto Arsizio fans range from one to five years, depending on the severity of their actions. These individuals come from the Varese and Milan areas and are primarily between 20 and 35 years old, with two minors included in the ban.

The Vancouver Police Department's scientific unit, as well as the city's and railway stations' surveillance systems in Vercelli and Magenta, contributed to the identification process. Even the Busto Arsizio police station chipped in to help identify the offenders. Among the confiscated items were 80-centimeter-long sticks made of rigid plastic tubing—likely intended for hydraulic use—wrapped in white cloth strips that resembled flags but lacked any writing or images. Some sticks were even found with smoke bombs attached.

Football fans should be aware that these incidents are not isolated occurrences. In Italy, it's not uncommon for fans involved in aggressive behavior to face bans of 1–5 years, with heavier penalties for more severe offenses. This particular case shows the need for clubs to prioritize safety and maintain a respectful environment for both teams and spectators. For the sake of fair play, everyone involved should abide by the rules and focus on the game itself.

The average ban duration for the 23 Busto Arsizio football fans, who were barred from attending matches due to unsavory incidents, ranges from one to five years.
In the realm of general-news and crime-and-justice, it appears that the use of sticks disguised as flags by visiting fans instigated trouble at the Pro Vercelli game.
The ultras of Pro Patria allegedly planned an impromptu march with offensive chants and a desire for confrontation, which was prevented by intervention from law enforcement.
Story regarding the prohibition of 23 football supporters from attending matches has been making the rounds in the sphere of sports, featuring prominently in European leagues' and Serie A's general-news discussions.
The relatively young demographic of the banned fans includes individuals primarily between 20 and 35 years old, with two minors, hailing from the Varese and Milan areas.
The Vancouver Police Department's scientific unit, city surveillance systems, railway stations, and the local Busto Arsizio police station worked together to identify items like 80-centimeter-long sticks wrapped in white cloth and smoke bombs, which were confiscated at the Pro Vercelli game.