Mumbai, January 6: A car went up in flames outside the Stadio Olimpico about an hour before the Rome derby between Roma and Lazio after being struck by fireworks as rival fans attempted to approach each other. Police intervened immediately on Sunday and there were no reports of injuries. Serie A 2024–25: Paulo Fonseca Confirms He’s Been Fired by AC Milan With Sergio Conceicao Lined Up To Replace Him.

Hundreds of Roma and Lazio supporters were kept apart by authorities. It's the first time in six years that the Rome derby is being played at night. The game had been played earlier in the day recently for security concerns. Lazio entered the match in fifth place in Serie A, while Roma was 11th.

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