A car used by a Salernitana footballer caught fire overnight in Salerno, in an episode the club has condemned as a vile act of intimidation. The State Police are investigating.
The fire broke out during the night leading into November 13, 2026, in viale Verdi, according to ANSA Campania. Early reconstructions reported by the Corriere place the incident at around 2:30 a.m. in the Parco Arbostella area. The flames reportedly started at the rear of a dark BMW parked near the player's home.
Firefighters brought the blaze under control. No confirmed details have been released about the extent of the damage to the vehicle, and there are no verified reports of injuries.
Police and Digos inquiry under way
The State Police are working to establish what happened. La Gazzetta reports that officers from the Digos unit of the Salerno police headquarters are also involved in the inquiry.
Investigators have not publicly identified the player, and the sources do not confirm that the fire was deliberately set. No suspects or motives have been identified, and no official finding on the cause has been released.
The player joined his teammates for training the following morning, according to Gazzetta.
Club and Lega Pro condemn violence
Salernitana condemned the episode, describing the damage to the car as vile and rejecting every form of violence. The club called for violent individuals to be isolated.
Lega Pro also expressed solidarity with Salernitana and its registered personnel, condemning all forms of violence.
A tense week for the club
The incident comes during a difficult week for the team, marked by poor results. ANSA reports that supporters had announced they would stay away for the first 45 minutes of the match against Catania as a protest.
There is no verified direct link between the supporters' protest and the car fire. That connection has not been established by investigators or confirmed by the available sources.
What is known and what remains unclear
What the reporting confirms so far: the location in viale Verdi, the approximate time around 2:30 a.m., the involvement of a dark BMW used by a Salernitana player, the intervention of firefighters, the ongoing police investigation, the club's condemnation, Lega Pro's solidarity, and the player's return to training.
What remains unclear: the identity of the player has not been made public, the deliberate nature of the fire has not been confirmed, no link to the fans' protest has been verified, and definitive details on damage or injuries are not available. Readers should treat claims beyond these points with caution until investigators release further findings.
