Violent fans
Posted on April 6, 2007
Filed Under Football/Soccer
UEFA are taking measures against the two outbreaks of violence that involve English fans in Europe this week, but the sanctions have not been discussed by the European’s governing body.
UEFA are investigating the clashes from Tottenham and Manchester United’s trips to Rome and Seville.
Gaillard ( UEFA’s communications director ) said: “We are at a very early stage in terms of the investigation in terms of the Manchester United and Roma incidents. We are at an even earlier stage of Seville v Tottenham. Any talk of sanctions is pure speculation, it has not been discussed. It makes no sense to talk about sanctions or punishments at this stage.”
Gaillard stated that UEFA president Michel Platini has called for a zero-tolerance approach to football-related violence.
He added: “The executive committee fully supports the president’s stance of zero tolerance against violence and violent people.”
“Mr Platini has written to the presidents of the clubs taking part in the knockout stages of the Champions League, asking for their support and help and he has written to the association presidents, to remind them of their duties.”
Spurs fans were involved in dangerous clashes with the Thursday night’s Spanish riot police, or at Roma VS United match on Wednesday in the Stadio Olimpico.
