Football fans rioted ahead of Italy's 0-0 draw at Bulgaria on Saturday in a World Cup qualifying match.
Visiting fans shouted fascist slogans on their way to the stadium and started rioting once they got inside, swinging belts and throwing objects toward Bulgaria supporters, reports said.
Police brought the situation under control but then Bulgaria fans whistled during the playing of the Italian anthem and Italian fans burned Bulgarian flags, the ANSA news agency reported.
Italian football federation president Giancarlo Abete said that the Italian fans risk being identified and held accountable.
"We're going to have to check if there was inappropriate behavior. And if there was, whether it should be sanctioned," Abete told Italian TV. "Ticket sales are done by name, and every single person can be traced down."
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