Soccer fan is shot by Italian policeman
Soccer fan clashes are apparently quite common in Italy. According to a CNN article violence between rival soccer fans in Italy has been a problem for some time.
During one of these clashes at a rest stop while traveling from Rome to Milan for a soccer match, a 26-year-old fan was shot in the neck by a policeman trying to break up the arguments. Gabriele Sandri, of Rome was unable to be revived by medic crews.
Fans in Rome are now storming the Olympic Stadium, several Olympic committee headquarters, as well as the police station. Several police officers have already sustained minor injuries. Several soccer games have also been canceled or postponed due to unruly and angry fans. The rioters in Rome have also been smashing windows, blocking bridges and burning buses.
It looks like Italy has a long way to go before soccer fans can get along amicably. Under new anti-violence measures some fans have been barred from traveling to games. Clearly, more measures will have to be taken before peace ensues.