Bari, tension on post-Empoli flight: fans confront team, four players fined | OneFootball

High tension moments during the night on the Ryanair Pisa-Bari flight carrying the Bari team after the heavy 5-0 defeat against Empoli, valid for Serie B. The incident shook the Puglian community and put the spotlight on the difficult situation of the biancorossi.

Bari, tension on the post-Empoli flight: fans confront the team, four players fined

According to videos shared on social media, some Bari fans on the return flight confronted the players with harsh tones, openly criticizing the team's performance. The situation escalated to the point where law enforcement intervened directly on board to calm the situation.

Passengers were temporarily disembarked, then reboarded the plane, which took off about 30 minutes late.

Internal consequences

Sporting director Magalini and technical manager Di Cesare publicly apologized to the fans for the disgraceful performance against Empoli. The club decided to fine four players for their behavior and heated confrontation with the supporters, reiterating the importance of mutual respect even in difficult times.

Arrival in Bari and security

Upon landing at Bari-Palese airport, the team was escorted by law enforcement to the San Nicola stadium, where the team's vehicles were parked. The incident demonstrates the intense pressure on the Bari environment, despite the recent coaching change: last Wednesday, Caserta was dismissed and replaced by Luigi De Laurentiis.

Next commitment

Bari will return to the field on Thursday, December 4th, for the rescheduled match against Juve Stabia. After 13 rounds, the biancorossi team is stuck at 13 points, navigating fully in the play-out zone and needing to immediately change course to avoid further complicating the season.

The atmosphere around the club remains heated, and the new technical staff will have to manage not only the physical and tactical recovery of the team but also the growing tension of the fans, who are increasingly demanding in a critical moment of the season.

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