A new development has emerged in the controversial incident involving Fiorentina supporters during their recent match against Juventus. Local authorities are now imposing fines on fans for their role in an unauthorized and offensive display.

The Serie A clash, which ended in a 3-0 victory for Fiorentina, was marred by a large banner displayed across the stands that many considered to cross the line from typical rivalry banter to outright insult. As a result, Fiorentina was fined €50,000 by the league and warned that further infractions could lead to stadium closure.

In a surprising twist, it has been revealed that 11 Fiorentina supporters have been fined €166 each for occupying seats not assigned to them. More significantly, a 12th fan faces penalties for organizing a choreographed display different from what was approved by the Security Group (GOS).

This revelation suggests that Fiorentina fans presented one design to local authorities for approval before the match, but then changed it once inside the stadium to display the insulting message. Had they disclosed their true intentions, the display would not have been permitted.

The deception was made possible because the message was composed of small paper squares, rather than a single banner that could have been easily inspected and prohibited from entering the stadium.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by football authorities in managing fan behavior and ensuring that rivalries remain within acceptable bounds.