Fossa dei Leoni

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The Fossa dei Leoni (FDL transl. Lions' Den) was an association of

In 1972 they moved from ramp 18 to the middle sector of the stadium. That year its hymn was created, inspired by the Italian movie "L'armata Brancaleone". In that period many Italian ultras groups identified themselves with political ideas. In the early years of the Fossa Dei Leoni's existence, most of its members shared left-wing ideas, and then over time the curve moved closer to right-wing ideas. The Fossa dei Leoni and, more generally, the entire Curva Sud Milano, however, have always wanted to keep their political ideas away from football; in fact, a banner has often been displayed that reads "né rossi né neri, solo rossoneri" meaning neither red (communist ideas) nor black (fascist ideas), only rossoneri (literally red and black). Despite this, flags with Che Guevara or flags with the Celtic cross (a symbol used by neo-fascists) were sometimes displayed in the Curva (however not in the Fossa dei Leoni section).

Disorderly conduct problems from 1975 to 1977 led it to change its name to Inferno Rossonero (Red-Black Hell).

FSD became a model for Italian ultras groups. In 1982 it was cited in the Italian movie "Eccezzziunale... veramente". In that movie, the starring, Diego Abatantuono, played the group's leader, named Donato, the ras of the Fossa.

Dissolution

After 38 years of activity, FSD was officially dissolved on 17 November 2005 by its members due to polemics about two stolen banners after the match

Other reasons of this conflict are to search in the relationships of the group with two other historical ultras groups of A.C. Milan, Brigate Rossonere and Commandos Tigre, due to its political differences and to a leadership struggle among Milan's supporters.[3]^[4] After various attempts to recreate the group, one month later (31 December 2005) the group Guerrieri Ultras Curva Sud Milano was founded, mostly by former members of the Fossa dei Leoni.

Hymn

The FSD hymn is based on to the musical theme of Italian movie "L'armata Brancaleone" (1966), and reads:

"Leoni armati stiam marciando siam la Fossa dei Leon...dei leon.. leon.. leon... leon... leon... siam la Fossa dei Leon! Sangue! Violenza! Fossa dei Leoni!"

Rivalries and friendships

The FDL formed rivalries and friendships with other

The principal and the oldest rivalry was against supporters of

Their only friendships are with the ultras of Brescia.

See also

• Tifo and Ultras
• List of ultra groups
• Derby della Madonnina

References