The image of Italian football has been badly tarnished in recent years by scandals both on - and - off the pitch .
Hooliganism is a serious problem that the authorities are struggling to stamp out in view of this latest incident .
The image of Italian football has been badly tarnished in recent years by scandals both on - and - off the pitch , and hooliganism is a serious problem that the authorities are struggling to stamp out in view of this latest incident .