Fan hospitalized after clashes before Turin derby; match proceeds

Pre-match tensions flared in Turin before the derby between Juventus and Torino, resulting in violent clashes between ultras and one fan being hospitalized in serious condition. The 45-year-old Juventus supporter suffered a severe head injury and was rushed to the hospital.

The disturbances erupted hours before kickoff, with police intervening with tear gas to separate rival fan groups. Bottles, stones, and flares were reportedly thrown during the confrontations. Several police officers were injured, and an unspecified number of arrests were made.

The injured fan's condition is not life-threatening, but investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his head injury. The violence prompted a strong reaction from Juventus fans at the stadium, with many leaving their designated section. The team briefly returned to the dressing room after fans demanded the match be suspended.

Players, including captain Locatelli, engaged with ultras outside the stadium in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Despite the unrest, the match eventually proceeded after a brief delay, with the warm-up resuming and both teams returning to the pitch.