Clashes between supporters broke out at Leicester City's match against the Italian side last year
Leicester City fans who clashed with Napoli supporters ahead of last year's Europa Conference League match have been banned for a total of 70 years.
A street fight was broken up about a mile from the King Power Stadium shortly before the fixture on 16 September.The club has been fined £17,200 by Uefa over the disorder.Initially, 17 fans were charged with a range of offences over the disorder.There were also skirmishes at the King Power Stadium One man was given a suspended custodial sentence, while others were ordered to undertake unpaid work and pay fines.Leicestershire Police said it was able to request money from the United Kingdom Football Policing Unit over its response to the disorder.
The force received £16,500 from the body, which is backed by the Home Office to offer support to police forces in a bid to provide "a consistent approach to football events".PC Dave Stevens, the force's dedicated football officer, added: "Those who have been given banning orders are known risk supporters, so the fact they're now excluded from causing further harm for the next few years is extremely beneficial to our football operations.
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