Just weeks after the controversial Italy Cup final that came dangerously close to being cancelled, Napoli and his supporters found another way to embarrass Italy and football all around the world.
The present incident referred to that chaotic night of the cup final, and a brief explanation of what occurred that night is necessary to understand the abomination discovered today. On the night of the Coppa Italia final, a Neapolitan supporter was shot in the vicinity of the Stadio Olimpico, where the game was to be played. While the fan remains in dangerous conditions, the criminal was apprehended. Angry over the attack, Napoli fans began causing disruptions inside the stadium causing the pre-game exhibitions to be cancelled.
The son of a known mafia-boss, Gennaro de Tommaso demanded to talk to Hamsik before the game could be played; naturally, his request was satisfied
Fans replied to Genny's abusive conduct by making fun of the unaware criminal's image and comical appearance
Today, in the area of the Fontanelle cemetery in Naples, a threatening message was uncovered. Some Napoli supporters thought it appropriate to place a mannequin, dressed in Roma colors, hanging by the neck to simulate an execution.
The tasteless depiction of a team that is struggling to win and keep its fans in place
Next to the tasteless scene, some threatening signs were affixed. One of the signs stated that Neapolitans would not celebrate the Italy Cup until they were able to take the head of the individual who shot Ciro. Moreover, another sign offending Totti and his wife was displayed next to aberrant scene. Totti is still enjoying a wonderful season, where the Romans finished comfortably 13 points ahead of Napoli, and did not comment, showing tremendous class.
Italian authorities removed the sad banners immediately
This event saddens Italy and damages Italian football all around the world. Napoli, once a beautiful city, has come to be known all over the world more for their violence, pickpocketing, garbage-issues, idiotic fans and abusive ultras than their wonderful coast or food. It is time to take these things seriously and target the animals that hide behind a Napoli jersey and put them behind bars, where they belong. This is not football.
Fans decided to express their frustration against the team by way of mockery
