Five Napoli fans arrested in Manchester before City clash | OneFootball

The eve of the Manchester City-Napoli Champions League match was marked by moments of tension outside the Etihad Stadium.

Champions League, Manchester: Five Napoli Fans Arrested Before the Match Against City – What Happened

The local police arrested five Napoli fans, preventing them from attending the match.

Arrests Before the Match

According to Il Mattino, the measures were taken at the stadium’s entry checkpoints. During security checks, some Napoli supporters reportedly behaved violently towards the officers, forcing the police to intervene decisively.

The five fans were immediately taken into custody. Only this morning will the judge decide whether to validate the arrests or order their release. Officers from Digos were also present at the scene, closely monitoring the situation in coordination with British authorities.

Security Measures in Manchester

The entire trip of the Napoli fans was managed with extreme care by law enforcement. In the afternoon, about 250 Napoli ultras who landed at Manchester airport were not allowed to reach the city center: they were escorted directly to the Etihad Stadium to prevent possible clashes or disturbances.

This containment strategy, often adopted during European away matches considered high-risk, helped to limit critical issues before the match.

Orderly Exit After the Game

While the eve was eventful, no incidents or episodes of violence were reported after the match. The departure of fans from the Etihad Stadium took place in an orderly manner and without further tension, confirming the success of the security plan put in place by local authorities.

Security and Napoli Fans: A Recurring Issue

The incidents in Manchester reignite the debate on the relationship between public order and Napoli’s organized supporters, who are often at the center of European news for similar situations. Managing away matches abroad remains a delicate issue, where prevention and cooperation between Italian and foreign police forces are crucial to avoiding incidents.

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