Italian football suspended after death of policeman

Italian football federation (FIGC) commissioner Luca Pancalli has announced a suspension of football in Italy after a police officer was killed during serious trouble at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo.

Italian football federation (FIGC) commissioner Luca Pancalli has announced a suspension of football in Italy after a police officer was killed during serious trouble at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo.

According to reports, the police officer was struck in the face by a small explosive while attempting to deal with fighting outside the stadium.

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