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Two nights of tension have marked a delicate moment for Fiorentina, the Florence-based soccer club. Firecrackers were set off in Bagno a Ripoli, just outside Florence, on December 14th and 15th near Viola Park, the club's modern training facility. The handmade bombs struck the facility's external fence, causing no injuries or major damage. The incident is part of a broader pattern of significant discontent with the team's performance. Fiorentina is experiencing an extraordinarily bad season in Serie A, with results thus far relegating the club to last position in the league, far below its closest rivals. This situation, if not addressed promptly, presents the genuine risk of relegation to Serie B, a prospect that is contributing to increasing frustration and protests among supporters. On the sports front, the recent home defeat to Verona has aggravated the crisis. Following that loss, the club opted for a media blackout, resuming official communication only later with a statement outlining preparations for the upcoming European away match in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the divide between the organized fan base and the club appears to be growing. The Viola Club Coordination Center Association released a very severe statement, indicating that it no longer supports the current ownership and thus declaring the relationship of trust terminated. This stance adds to protests already voiced by historic groups from the Curva Fiesole, signaling a crisis not only on the pitch but also in terms of consensus around the club.
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