2007 Italian Football
As a result of a policeman being killed during rioting at a Serie A match between Catania and Palermo on February 2, the Italian Football Federation suspended all Italian matches indefinitely. Subsequently, matches resumed but many clubs were ordered to play their games behind closed doors until their stadiums met with updated security regulations.
Read more about this topic: Behind Closed Doors (football)
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