AFP, Milan :
Local bragging rights and the chance to lord it over Italy’s traditionally stronger northern clubs won’t be the only prizes at stake this weekend when Roma host Lazio in the ‘Derby della Capitale’.
Known as the fiercest city clash in Italy, the Rome derby has never been short of drama, with much of it spilling over-on one occasion fatally- in and around the stadium as fans of both clubs vie for local supremacy.
This Sunday, authorities are hoping an ongoing strike by hardline fans of both clubs is the biggest problem they have to face.
Roma ‘ultras’ have recently left the South End of the Stadio Olimpico half-full during league games in protest at the club tightening security measures by splitting the ‘Curva Sud’ in two.
Local bragging rights and the chance to lord it over Italy’s traditionally stronger northern clubs won’t be the only prizes at stake this weekend when Roma host Lazio in the ‘Derby della Capitale’.
Known as the fiercest city clash in Italy, the Rome derby has never been short of drama, with much of it spilling over-on one occasion fatally- in and around the stadium as fans of both clubs vie for local supremacy.
This Sunday, authorities are hoping an ongoing strike by hardline fans of both clubs is the biggest problem they have to face.
Roma ‘ultras’ have recently left the South End of the Stadio Olimpico half-full during league games in protest at the club tightening security measures by splitting the ‘Curva Sud’ in two.
