Inter-Roma: Why Italian FA banned 30,000 whistle protest against Lukaku by Inter fans

Inter fans have been banned from using whistles against Roma striker Romelu Lukaku in their upcoming match on Sunday.

A total of 30,000 whistles were initially planned by Inter ultras to be distributed to Inter supporters who would come to watch the match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter ultras is the organized group of passionate Inter Milan supporters known for their extreme loyalty to the club.

They are the fans who often attend matches to show unwavering support and create an electric atmosphere in the stadium.

Meanwhile, whistle protests against former players are not uncommon in Serie A.

In March 2022, Fiorentina fans used 10,000 whistles to disrupt Dusan Vlahovic during his return to the Stadio Artemio Franchi with Juventus.

Inter ultras intended to organize a similar protest, but the authorities have banned it.

Football Italia said the decision to ban the anti-Lukaku whistles was made during a meeting between Roma, Inter, and security authorities to discuss safety measures for the match.

The Italian sports outlet reported that Roma did not specifically request the ban, as it was an exclusive decision by the authorities.

Following the whistle ban, the authorities have issued warning of a potential disciplinary action should Inter supporters go ahead with their planned action against Lukaku.

Lukaku ended his loan spell at Inter last season and was almost up for a permanent move to the Italian giants side but had a change of mind mid-way.

His hopes playing for Juventus failed, forcing interest from Jose Mourinho’s Roma.