A football fan had the entire house finish of a stadium to himself later police opposed any individual with positive postal codes.
Steven Faughnan, 36, from Scotland, helps Italian aspect Atalanta and watched them win 3-0 in opposition to Napoli on Sunday – all pace sitting on his personal.
Police laws intended he had all of the house category of Stadio Diego Armando Maradona to himself.
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Because of population protection considerations, any individual with a Lombardy postcode were barred from purchasing tickets to the fit – however Steven, together with his Edinburgh cope with, used to be in a position to hold his seat.
Steven mentioned he used to be conscious about the original status prior to purchasing a price tag – and says he attempted to secure the house aspect spirit alive regardless of the unfilled seats.
“I knew it might be difficult to get a ticket for Napoli given the previous restrictions but thought I would travel over anyway,” mentioned Steven.
“I got lucky I was able to buy a ticket and was treated to a wonderful Atalanta performance. It’s just sad that life long fans from Bergamo could not experience it live.”
“I had this week booked off from work for the last 6 months with the intention of going to any games that Atalanta were playing.”
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“It was an amazing experience being a solo away fan in such a big stadium. I did try to make some noise but it was difficult!”
Steven changed into partial to the group later assembly Atalanta fanatics at a Hibernian recreation in 2016 – and because next, Steven and spouse Lauren have transform ordinary guests to Bergamo.
“I became interested in Atalanta around 2016 when a small group of Atalanta fans came and stood with me and my friends at a Hibernian game,” mentioned Steven.
“I then got in touch with one of the lads, Giulio, when me and Lauren were going on holiday in Milan.”He controlled to assistance us get tickets for the sport v Roma – the hole fit of the 2017 season, 1-0 defeat.”
That used to be us hooked, beloved town, the society, the football and the fantastic shape in and across the stadium.
“I’ve been to around 24 Atalanta games since then and met so many nice people who are always so helpful.”
Steven has now travelled to Germany to look at the away recreation at Stuttgart, and says he and Lauren will go back to Bergamo on the weekend for the group’s recreation in opposition to the Udinese.
“For me following Atalanta is ready greater than profitable trophies – even if that used to be wonderful in Dublin – it’s concerning the connection the membership need to it’s town and supporters.
“It’s unlike anything I have seen before, which is what got me hooked!”
