Massimino closed
Afp, Rome
Catania's Massimino stadium, scene of the fan riot earlier this month in which a policeman was killed, will be closed for the rest of the Serie A season, the Italian football league's disciplinary council said on Wednesday. The closure, which will end on June 30, means the Sicilian club will have to play their remaining home matches at a neutral stadium. Catania were also fined 50,000 euros. Police officer Filippo Raciti was killed on February 2 after Catania fans went on the rampage before, during and after the derby match against Palermo. The violence prompted the Italian government to introduce strict security measures in an attempt to combat football hooliganism. Catania, who came up from Serie B last season, were forced to play two home matches behind closed doors earlier this season following crowd violence. The loss of home advantage is a major blow to Catania's chances of claiming a place in Europe next season. The club, who have lost just two of their 11 home matches this season, are currently tied for fifth place with Lazio.
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