Club World Cup? I can't go! A crackdown on hooligans...150 Manchester City Chelsea supporters are banned from leaving the country
Apr 03, 2025
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British sports media Sportbible reported on the 3rd (Korea time) 'More than 150 Manchester City and Chelsea supporters cannot watch the Club World Cup to be held in the United States in June' Daily newspaper The Sun also explained that fans of the two teams banned from entering the stadium must submit their passports to the police during the Club World Cup and that the measures were taken during Euro 2024 and aimed at preventing accidents. A British government official said, `Many Manchester City, Chelsea fans are looking forward to the Club World Cup. We want an environment where they can cheer safely and comfortably."
In this tournament, Chelsea are in Group D along with Flamengo (Brazil), Tunis (Tunis), and North and Central American-Caribbean teams, while Manchester City is in Group G along with Juventus (Italy), Widad Casablanca (Morocco), and Al Ain (UAE). Both teams are in the same group with Brazilian and Italian teams, which have formidable radical fandom, and there have been continued concerns about the possibility of a conflict.
The British hooligan rampage is not yesterday and today. Every international competition, such as European club competitions, Euro tournaments, and World Cups, has caused controversy due to clashes and disputes. The British government has taken intense measures, promising eradication every time, but incidents have been repeated.
The Club World Cup will be held from June 15 to July 14 in 12 stadiums in 11 U.S. cities. Ulsan HD, the only K-League team to play, will play in Group F with Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Pluminensi (Brazil), and Mamelody Sundowns (South Africa).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
