"Antonio Trampus, the father of one of the children, told La Stampa: My son called me in tears. The police wouldn't listen to reason. They could have called us parents and asked us to take our children home. Instead, they immediately took their names and addresses. The fine could rise to as much as 500 if not paid within 60 days."
"But we will not pay, said Trampus, adding that the group was planning to appeal and take the matter up with the mayor of Venice, Luigi Brugnaro. The fines were enforced based on regulations introduced in 2019 banning ball games in certain areas of Venice. In Murano, the only square where the game is permitted is San Bernardo. But the parents argue that Pino Signoretto square was never included in the list of banned areas as it was only recently created"
Fourteen children aged 12–13 were identified by police for playing football in Pino Signoretto square in Murano after a resident complained about noise. Parents were summoned and ordered to pay a €50 fine on the children's behalf, rising to €500 if unpaid within 60 days; some parents said they will appeal and involve the mayor. Authorities cited 2019 regulations banning ball games in specified areas; in Murano only San Bernardo square is listed as permitted. Parents contend Pino Signoretto was not on the banned list because it was created during recent redevelopment and argue San Bernardo is unsuitable for play. The incident provoked local debate over children's right to play outdoors.
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