New tensions have emerged in Predappio, the town in the province of Forlì-Cesena known as the birthplace of Benito Mussolini. This time, the discussion isn't about marches or political demonstrations, but about soccer, specifically the jerseys of young players in the "Pulcini" category (children aged 7 to 10). The incident, as reported by Il Corriere di Romagna, is related to the revival of football in the town with the new Sporting Predappio initiative, which was founded following the bankruptcy of the traditional AC Predappio club. Gianni Flamigni, a former professional soccer player and city councilor, is leading the youth team. Faced with problems finding local sponsors, understandably rattled by the previous club's recent financial failure, a local shop specializing in gadgets, souvenirs, and artifacts relating to the Fascist era stepped in to pay for the new uniforms. To tone things down, the initial decision was to use purple shirts rather than the club’s traditional colours. Nevertheless, the lettering on the chest was distinct: the agreement required the phrase "Predappio Tricolore". While almost all parents accepted the funding to secure their children's access to sports, one parent expressed dissatisfaction. He advocated replacing the name "Tricolore" with "Souvenir" in order to avoid any links to controversial symbols or historical context. This argument emphasizes the delicate balance between managing grassroots sports, raising funding in the provinces, and the burdensome nature of a local historical identity, which is still being debated.