Inter fined €50,000 and away fans banned for Emil Audero firecracker incident | OneFootball

Following a firecracker hitting Cremonese goalkeeper Emil Audero, Inter have been fined €50,000, and their fans have received a three-match away ban.

Audero, although unharmed by the incident, was visibly shaken up and left floor-bound, holding his right ear as the projectile exploded next to him in his 18-yard box. He was able to complete the game, as Inter were the eventual 2-0 winners.

From the rulebook, this fine comes not only for “throwing pyrotechnics (smoke bombs, firecrackers, etc.) onto the pitch”, but also for “striking an opposing player, stunning him and forcing the match to be suspended.”

The judge took into account “Inter’s willingness and cooperation regarding the instant identification of those responsible for the incident, as well as the clear dissociation demonstrated by the players on the pitch, during the match, and afterwards.”

The Italian Interior Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday confirming the ban.

“Following the serious disturbances that occurred, the Home Secretary has imposed a ban on away travel for Inter fans until 23 March 2026, as well as a ban on the sale of tickets to Lombardy residents for the same matches.”

“The measure is aimed at ensuring the protection of public order and safety and preventing the recurrence of incidents that could compromise the smooth running of sporting events.”

This ban covers Inter’s visits to Sassuolo on February the 8th, Lecce on February the 21st and Fiorentina on March the 22nd. Their Champions League play-off second leg against Bodo/Glimt on February the 18th is not affected by the ban, nor is the Milan derby on March the 8th.

GIFN | Max Bradfield