From Federico Farcomeni, this is the best of October from the Italian terraces. From European away trips to the lower leagues, we bring you all the latest action from the hottest curvas in Italy.
Atalanta home and away
October marked a key month for the Atalanta fanbase – anniversary celebrations, motorbikes to Milan and Amsterdam away!
To celebrate the 119th anniversary of Atalanta’s founding, the Curva Nord called upon the entire fanbase for a massive nocturnal celebration across Bergamo. Hundreds of ultras gathered outside the New Balance Arena before launching a compact march through the city toward the iconic Piazzale della Fara in Città Alta. The parade was soundtracked by historic chants, drums, and a spectacular pyro show that lit up the Venetian walls in black and blue. Later on, Curva Sud celebrated the anniversary with a tifo by displaying players’ historical cards.
Hit with their third consecutive Serie A away ban following exclusions in Rome and Turin, Atalanta ultras responded to the authorities with a defiant motorcycle mobilisation. Hundreds of Curva Pisani supporters rode in convoy from Bergamo to Milan on two wheels – part of the group was intercepted and stopped by police, whilst others managed to sneak through and reach the team’s hotel near the San Siro to wish them luck ahead of the league match against Milan.
A few days later, 2,229 traveling Atalanta supporters flooded the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam for their European clash against Ajax, capitalising on unrestricted away access compared to domestic bans. The packed away sector unfurled a prominent “Trasferte Libere” (Free Away Days) banner, maintaining relentless vocal dominance that regularly drowned out the home support. The fixture carried heightened tension around Ajax’s F-Side, which had recently lost its primary group banner in Split. Heavy police security corridors prevented inter-fan confrontations around the stadium perimeter.
Milan Curva Boycotts Inflated Ticket Prices
After travelling to Bournemouth for their Europa League clase, Milan’s organized supporters carried out a total boycott of their away trip to Udine, protesting exorbitant ticket pricing imposed on travelling fans (€60 this time). In a landmark move, AC Milan management officially backed its supporters, issuing a public statement advocating for nationwide away ticket price caps similar to UEFA’s European competition regulations. The club condemned hyper-inflated pricing structures that penalize loyal, match-going fans across Serie A. The rare alignment between a major club board and its Curva represents an unprecedented united front against runaway ticketing exploitation. The boycott brought the nationwide campaign for fair away pricing back into the spotlight.
The Curva Fiesole Puts Principles First
In a similar fashion, Fiorentina’s Curva Fiesole confirmed an official boycott of their upcoming away fixture against Inter at San Siro, protesting restrictive ticketing policies. The Viola ultras condemned clubs and authorities for refusing dedicated group allocations while promoting commercial Fidelity Cards that systematically penalize away fandom. The statement accused football institutions of hiding behind superficial safety regulations to undermine authentic terrace passion. Pledging never to compromise their principles for modern corporate convenience, the Fiesole announced the away terrace would remain entirely vacant.
Inter and Torino Celebrate 100
Inter‘s Curva Nord celebrated the 100th anniversary of the San Siro with a special tifo ahead of their home game against Parma.
Marking the centenary of the legendary Stadio Filadelfia, inaugurated in October 1926, Curva Maratona paid tribute to the cradle of Granata history. The ultras unveiled a prominent banner reading: “A Granata symbol for every generation: One hundred years the cradle of history and tradition.” The message celebrated the stadium’s spiritual status as the eternal home of Grande Torino and the heart of the club’s collective memory. Hundreds of supporters gathered around the historic ground, reaffirming an unbroken generational pact across decades. The tribute cemented the Filadelfia as an immovable monument to Torino’s identity.
An Upgrade at Aquila
L’Aquila supporters will soon inaugurate the newly built Curva at the Stadio Gran Sasso d’Italia, marking a historic structural upgrade for the Abruzzo club. The infrastructural improvement provides the Red Blue Eagles with a proper, modern terrace to anchor their matchday support. While L’Aquila secured a 3-0 away victory against Pietralunghese, the new Curva at Stadio Gran Sasso took its final shape with a unique seating installation. Coloured seats were arranged to visually form two crossed red-and-blue flags surmounted by the unmistakable word “ULTRAS”. Beyond the stands, the previously degraded area behind the sector is being transformed into a massive multifunctional sports and social hub. The ambitious redevelopment includes new football and padel pitches, bars, a restaurant, a guesthouse, and community facilities. The project provides the fanbase and the city with a vibrant, modern home that extends far beyond just matchdays.
Udinese’s Next Gen
Udinese ultras launched a brilliant community initiative titled “Against Modern Children” on October 3rd, passing down traditional terrace values to the city’s youngest generation. The event focused on fighting the commercialised nature of modern football by teaching children the historic, community-driven spirit of the Friulian support. As part of the project, local kids painted and designed their own terrace banners. These youth-crafted displays will be proudly hung in the Curva during Udinese’s next home fixture (v Lecce, Oct 18), ensuring the continuity of authentic stadium culture.
Historic Derby in Verona
Stadio Gavagnin hosted a truly historic neighborhood derby as Chievo and Virtus Verona faced off for the first time in over a century of local footballing history. The fixture represented a deep clash of micro-territorial identities: Chievo, a once-isolated village annexed to Verona in 1927, against Borgo Venezia, the district where Virtus Verona was founded in 1921. For Virtus, deep-rooted neighborhood pride has always been the absolute cornerstone of their terrace identity. The unprecedented matchup brought a unique, hyper-local flavor to the stands, celebrating the microscopic territorial rivalries that still pulse through Italian football.
Great gallery here.
Solidarity On and Off the Terraces
Grosseto and Sambenedettese (200) met for the first time since 1974, but authorities restricted away travel solely to fidelity card holders. Grosseto ultras actively lobbied local authorities to grant unrestricted access to the Marchigiani, but to no avail. Unbowed by the decree, un-carded Sambenedettese ultras traveled to Tuscany anyway, remaining outside the stadium perimeter. In a brilliant show of terrace solidarity, Grosseto ultras left their stands to join the visiting fans outside, transforming a repressive ban into a beautiful display of mutual respect and cross-fanbase aggregation.
The historic Campanian derby between Cavese and Casertana (128) finally returned to the Stadio Simonetta Lamberti on October 3rd in Serie C Group C. The highly anticipated fixture marked the first time the two rival clubs faced off in an official league match in Cava de’ Tirreni since the 1985-86 season. The forty-year wait added immense anticipation, atmosphere, and emotional weight to the fixture for both sets of supporters. The matchday successfully reawakened a deep-rooted regional footballing rivalry that had been dormant for four decades.
Rome Salutes Mourinho
In the Champions League, Roma’s Curva Sud paid tribute to former manager Jose Mourinho as they displayed three big paintings and a banner which read “Whoever brings glory to Rome, Rome shall honor him forever / today your hands consecrate the rich spoils / and the people bestow upon you eternal glory” (and it seems it didn’t go down well with current manager Gasperini). The tifo in Latin meant “no fear.” In the visiting Real Madrid supporters section, several Lazio flags were shown.
Monza Take No Shit
French newspaper Le Monde recently published a highly critical article portraying Monza as a hotbed of “unrestrained racism” fueled by right-wing identity politics. The piece sparked immediate backlash from the local organized support. Curva Davide Pieri delivered a quintessential, blunt ultra response to the French publication via a stadium banner: “Without a bidet, Le Monde is useful for wiping your a**.” The stark reply highlighted the Curva’s fierce rejection of foreign sociological lectures and their defense of the city’s reputation against sweeping media generalizations.
International Action
Weirdly enough, during the international break, both Genoa and Cagliari scheduled high-profile friendly matches abroad to maintain momentum. Genoa played Rapid in Bucharest whilst Cagliari travelled to Madrid to play Rayo Vallecano. In both cases, away ultras were in attendance.
In Bremen, Paderborn ultras remembered Michele Stast, a terrace legend from Brindisi, on the 25th anniversary of his passing.
Still in Germany, SpVgg Fürth supporters publicly acknowledged the powerful solidarity campaign launched by Southern Italian ultras (specifically Cerignola) regarding their club rebranding battle. The German group highlighted how shared values of tradition, identity, and passion transcend international borders. The cross-European support aims to boost Fürth’s grassroots initiative to legally drop the corporate “Greuther” prefix from their name. With a crucial club vote scheduled for November 8th, the international backing provides major momentum for the fans’ fight against modern football corporatization.
Remembering Foggia’s 4 Angels
Foggia’s match against Potenza (500) was entirely dedicated to the memory of Gaetano, Michele, Samuele and Samuel, four young Rossoneri fans who tragically died in a road accident returning from Potenza in October 2024. Marking the second anniversary of the tragedy, both Curva Nord and Curva Sud prepared moving choreographies and banners honoring their “four little angels.” Before kickoff, a floral wreath was laid under the Curva, and the team wore a commemorative shirt. A deeply emotional afternoon highlighting the unbreakable bond between the city and its fallen sons.
Words by Federico Farcomeni