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Inter Milan Fan Dies After Being Hit by Van Driven by Napoli Fan, Police Confirm

An Inter Milan supporter has died after being hit by a van carrying Napoli fans ahead of the sides' encounter on Wednesday.

Milan police confirmed the 35-year-old fan was hit by the van before kick-off at the San Siro and later died, per Ansa.

Football Italia also reported four Napoli supporters were stabbed before and during the fixture, while star centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to racist chants by some Inter fans.

Police chief Marcello Cardona said at a press conference on Thursday that he would request Inter fans not be permitted to travel to away fixtures, as well as seeking a closure of their curva section:

"There were more than 100 ultras involved in the clashes, among them ones from Varese and Nice.