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      Fans with banning orders to hand in passports pre-Euros

      2024/03/26 15:05
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      Fans from England and Wales with football banning orders will have to hand in their passports to stop them attending Euro 2024 in Germany. 

      Supporters will be obliged to hand over their UK passports from 4 June until the end of the tournament on 14 July. Those who breach their banning order could face up to six months in prison. 

      "Violence, abuse, and disorder have no place in the game we love," said Policing Minister Chris Philp.

      "The vast majority of fans are law-abiding, but we will have zero tolerance for those who disrupt this incredible event.

      "These measures will ensure true football fans can travel to the tournament safely and prevent hooligans from committing these crimes abroad."

      The Euros themselves will run from 14 June to 14 July.

      Police will possess additional powers "to intercept known troublemakers likely to cause further disruption". 

      Over 1,300 fans were barred from travelling to the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

      According to Home Office figures released last summer, the number of arrests at football matches across England and Wales has reached a nine-year high. 
       

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      2024-03-26 16h11m by l_10_brownfield
      As a football fan from England, I am disappointed that some supporters have to hand in their passports for Euro 2024 in Germany. However, I understand the need for these measures to prevent violence and disorder in the game we love. Let's all enjoy the tournament safely and without any hooligans causing trouble abroad.
      2024-03-26 16h00m by ocollinsworth
      As a football fan, I agree with these measures. It's important to keep the game safe and enjoyable for everyone. Those who cause violence and disorder should not be allowed to attend such a big event. Let's have a peaceful and fun Euro 2024!
      2024-03-26 15h23m by edavidson
      As a football fan, this is a major disappointment. Disappointing to see the lengths that need to be taken to prevent violence and disorder at a game we love.

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