Eleven supporters of Rimini Calcio are scheduled to stand trial for their alleged involvement in a violent armed attack on a social club frequented by rival Cesena fans, leaving a bystander with a serious head injury. The defendants, ranging in age from 20 to 53, will appear at the Rimini Tribunal on February 4, 2027, for a preliminary hearing, according to a report by Newsrimini.
The assault took place on the evening of November 2, 2024, when approximately 20 people, their faces concealed by hoods and balaclavas, stormed the ASD Bellaria Monte recreational center in via San Mauro. The club, known to be a gathering spot for the Gioventù Bellariese, a group associated with Cesena supporters, was targeted in what authorities describe as a punitive raid. corroborates these details, noting the club is a recognized meeting point for the Cesena fan base.
Violent Raid with Torches and Weapons
The attack began with the hurling of flaming torches and smoke bombs into the club’s courtyard. The assailants, wielding metal bars, chains, clubs, and baseball bats, then smashed through the entrance. The ensuing rampage resulted in shattered windows, destroyed doors, and internal furnishings being torn apart. The violence extended to the parking lot, where five vehicles were vandalized.
Among the chaos, a 31-year-old customer of the club, who had no connection to either fan group, was struck on the head with a wooden club. He suffered a severe cranial fracture and injuries requiring 40 days to heal, Newsrimini reported. also confirmed the victim’s injuries, citing them as taking 40 days to heal, and placed the estimated damage to the property and vehicles at around 5,000 euros.
Joint Investigation Leads to Charges
A joint investigation by the Carabinieri and the State Police led to the identification of the suspects. Authorities seized a baseball bat and a baton during their inquiry. The case was formally advanced to trial by Deputy Prosecutor Alessia Mussi, who issued a direct summons for the eleven individuals to face the charges.
The defendants, residents of Rimini, Misano Adriatico, Cattolica, and Coriano, with origins in the provinces of Bologna, Naples, and Pesaro, are being defended by a legal team including Umberto De Gregorio, Marco Pastocchi, Andrea Guidi, Maria Graziana Bettuelli, Antonella Manica, Massimiliano Orrù, and Giovanna Ollà. notes that two minors are also alleged to have participated in the raid.
Multiple Charges Against the Group
The eleven defendants collectively face charges of aggravated damage, personal injury, and illegal carrying of offensive objects committed as part of a group. specifies there are ten distinct counts of indictment against the group.
For one of the accused, a 22-year-old, the legal troubles extend beyond the club attack. He faces an additional charge of resisting a public official related to disturbances during a basketball match between RBR Rimini and Unieuro Forlì at the Flaminio on October 27, 2024. According to Newsrimini, he is accused of attempting to break through a police cordon with other ultras and using a belt as a weapon during that incident.
Authorities Issue Daspo Orders After Searches
Following the November 2024 incident, the Rimini Questura conducted a series of searches in March 2025. As a result, the authorities issued 13 Daspo orders—banning orders for football fans—totaling 56 years, with individual bans ranging from three to ten years. reported these measures were taken to combat organized hooliganism.
Trial Proceedings Set for 2027
With investigations concluded, the legal process is now set in motion. The preliminary hearing for all eleven defendants is scheduled for February 4, 2027, at the Tribunal of Rimini. This initial proceeding will set the stage for the full trial, where the evidence against them will be formally examined.
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