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UEFA should rethink stadium ban rule
In Rijeka, spectators were not allowed to watch the game as a result of the suspension imposed by UEFA for the alleged Swastika mark on the turf in Croatia’s match against Italy in 2016. It’s embarrassing, given the context the match has been played.
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It was an important match for the teams and without doubt, the supporters wanted to cheer for their favorite team. Without their vociferous home supporters, Croatia looked bleak and unimpressive. England too suffered as they have a set of traveling fans who follow them everywhere.
Some of the England fans were so desperate that they traveled all the way to Rijeka and climbed on top of the nearby hill to witness the match. It was a dangerous move indeed. This love and affection of the spectators should be given more respect by the authorities. Punishing everyone for one or two perpetrators sets a bad example.
