The Fiorentina fans desert the away match but

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Context

Fiorentina, a historic Serie A team, finds itself at the center of this controversy involving its fans. The decision to abandon the trip to Bologna was taken by the organized group 'Brigata Fiesole', underlining the importance of the fans' voice in modern football. The situation could also influence the relationship between Fiorentina and its supporters, who expect an active commitment from the club in supporting their requests.

Why it matters

The protest by Fiorentina fans highlights a growing discontent with the decisions of the Serie A League, which appear to ignore the needs of the supporters. The choice to skip the trip to Bologna is a clear signal that the fans want to be listened to and that their needs must be considered when planning the matches. This episode could influence the League's future decisions regarding match times.

Key points

  • The Fiorentina fans desert the away match but.
  • The Fiorentina fans deserted the away match in Bologna to protest against the League's choices.
  • The Fiorentina fans desert the away match but protest in the League: "This football does not belong to us".

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Last Sunday, during the Bologna-Fiorentina championship match, the Viola fans chose to abandon the trip. The choice was made to protest against the Lega Serie A which has set the postponement of this match at 8.45pm on Sunday, making it impossible for fans to return home after the match. The away match would have been scheduled for Saturday, but the fans intend to follow the away team only when there are times that allow their return. The choice to abandon the trip was communicated by the organized Viola fans, namely the "Brigata Fiesole" group, and by other groups of fans. A demonstration has also been organized in front of the Lega headquarters in Milan for Monday. The fans, through a statement, declared:
"On Sunday 22 October, on the occasion of the Bologna-Fiorentina match, the Viola fans will not be present in the away match. This choice is dictated by the time chosen by the League for the postponement of this match, i.e. 8.45pm on Sunday, which does not allow the fans to return to Florence after the match. It is therefore necessary for us to protect the rights of the fans, who must be able to follow their team away. The match times must take into account also of the fans, not just the television ones. We want to reiterate that our absence at the Bologna match is exclusively a form of protest and we would like to underline that this is a protest that concerns all fans, not just those of Fiorentina. We expect that in the future there will be more suitable times to allow fans to follow their away team. protest against the League. We want the League to listen to us, we want to make it clear that this football, with these times, with these decisions, does not belong to us."
The choice of the Viola fans to abandon the trip to Bologna was however much discussed, there were also conflicting opinions within the fans.
Another group of fans instead decided to follow the away team, but decided to do it in another way. The representatives of the "Florence forever" group, which is a group of fans that has recently arisen and which is not part of the organized supporters, have communicated that around fifty of them will participate in the away match in Bologna, but they will do so in a totally autonomous manner, without official buses and without having communicated their presence to the League. This group of fans, for example, will not use away tickets, but they have purchased tickets for the grandstand
"B" of Bologna.

What happens now

Following this protest, Fiorentina fans announced a demonstration in front of the Lega headquarters in Milan. It is likely that the situation could lead to a dialogue between fan representatives and the League, with the aim of finding solutions that respect fans' rights and improve the experience of following their team away from home. Fans will continue to monitor the League's decisions and may organize further action if their requests are not heard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened during the Bologna-Fiorentina match?

The Fiorentina fans chose to desert the away match to protest against the time set by the Serie A League for the postponement of the match.

Who confirmed the fans' protest?

The protest was communicated by the organized Viola fans, the 'Brigata Fiesole' group, and by other groups of fans.

Why did the fans decide to protest now?

The fans protested against the match time, set for 8.45pm on Sunday, which does not allow them to return to Florence after the match.

What changes are Fiorentina fans asking for?

Fans demand that match times take into account the needs of fans and not just television.

What did the fans organize in response to the situation?

The fans have organized a demonstration in front of the Lega headquarters in Milan on Monday.

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