UEFA Enhances Security Ahead of Euro 2024 Matchup
UEFA has announced that it will deploy additional security measures ahead of Portugal’s Euro 2024 clash with Georgia on Wednesday in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. This decision comes after the chaotic scenes that unfolded during Portugal’s previous match against Turkey, where Cristiano Ronaldo was mobbed multiple times by spectators attempting to grab his attention.
“Safety and security in the stadium, on the pitch and at team facilities are the ultimate priority for UEFA, DFB (German Football Association) and Euro 2024,” UEFA stated in a press release on Monday. “To this end, additional safety measures will be deployed in the stadiums to further meet the requirements of the tournament, and to prevent such incidents.”
The governing body further emphasized that any incursion onto the pitch will result in immediate expulsion from the stadium, a ban from all tournament matches, and the filing of a formal criminal complaint for trespass.
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez expressed his concerns over the situation, stating, “It’s a concern because today we were lucky that the intentions of the fans were good. I think we all love a fan that recognizes that big star and the big icons … but you can understand that there is a very, very difficult moment if those intentions are wrong.”
The enhanced security measures are aimed at ensuring a safe and secure environment for players, officials, and fans alike during the highly anticipated Euro 2024 tournament, which is set to take place in Germany from June to July 2024.
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