Italian football is in another state of disarray following the corruption scandal that rocked the country who are World Champions, this time its violence that is ruining the Italians reputation.

The violence that killed policeman Filipo Raciti last week has forced the Italian government to introduce new laws that will help tighten security to ensure that the atrocity of last week will not be repeated. The measures mean that a number of the stadiums used will not be fit to host matches without being upgraded.

Only six make the grade and can have fans in attendance they are: Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Palermo’s Stadio Renzo Barbera, Siena’s Stadio Artemio Franchi, Sampdoria’s Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Cagliari’s Stadio San Elia and the recently refurbished Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Turin.

The other venues will have to play the games with no spectators at all. This week the venues that adhere to the new standards have been restricted to just home support, although there have been many calls to suspend football completely. Although the question that needs to be asked is why ALL venues could not be home support only until the necessary upgrades are made?