Notable Incidents
In 1967 after a match that Torino won 4-0, incensed Juventus fans vandalized the grave of former Torino player Gigi Meroni.
Prior to a derby match during the 2007-08 season, riots took place and chaos broke out as police tried to control the hooligans involved. There were 40 arrests made and 2 injured policemen. Rubbish bins were set on fire and many cars and shops vandalized as a result.
On 1 December 2012 the two clubs met in Serie A for the first time in three seasons and it was the first derby hosted by the Juventus Stadium. Prior to kick-off, several fans from both sides were arrested for starting a brawl and vandalism. Juve won 3-0 but the match was marred by a red card, a €10,000 fine for Juventus for an offensive banner some of its supporters had displayed about the infamous Superga air disaster and €250,000 fine for Torino after their fans vandalised stadium toilets and seats.
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