ALL POSTS TAGGED "police"
News
/ 59 days agoDrug busts, Euro 2024 fuel 14% rise of soccer arrests in UK
Arrests at soccer games in the UK are on the rise. United Kingdom government officials revealed that 2,584 total soccer-related arrests happened across the 2023/24 season. This figure represents 320 more arrests (14%) compared to the previous year. Because there were more arrests, bans are also trending upward as well. For instance, as of August […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 406 days agoSpurs' stadium vandalized, damage costs to exceed six figures
Numerous acts of vandalism have resulted in over six figures in damage to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. During the weeklong break for international competition, a group of vandals attacked Spurs' north London stadium, causing damage to the stadium and its surrounding area. This event occurred on Monday, October 9, the day after the NFL game […]
AZ Alkmaar
/ 407 days agoDutch police want a nationwide ban on violent foreign supporters
Authorities inside the Netherlands are attempting to crack down on fan violence surrounding soccer matches. High-ranking Dutch police figures are attempting to bar certain foreign fans from attending games inside the country. This ban would essentially be for supporters of clubs that previously showed violent tendencious on Dutch soil. The call comes from Amsterdam police […]
England
/ 423 days agoSoccer-related arrests reach record high in England, Wales
Arrests during soccer matches in England and Wales have reportedly reached a nine-year high. According to United Kingdom government officials, there were 2,264 total soccer-related arrests during the 2022/23 season. This was a slight increase over the previous campaign and the most since 2013/14. Included in the figures were any arrests during domestic men's and […]
News
/ 590 days agoGylfi Sigurdsson case dropped related to sex offense allegations
Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson will not face sexual offense charges related to his 2021 case. Police arrested the now-retired Icelander nearly two years ago on suspicion of child sex offenses. He got out on bail following his arrest. However, he held a travel ban. A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Police informed RUV that […]
Morocco
/ 607 days agoPeru MLS player detained during police incident in Spain
Peru national team players and police got into a bit of pushing match Monday night in Spain. The team is currently in Spain to play a friendly match against Morocco on Tuesday. Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano Stadium is set to host the matchup. Chaos broke out between the Peruvians and police while the team was greeted […]
Leagues: Europa League
/ 625 days agoPolice officer injured, 4 fans arrested at United versus Betis
A police officer suffered an injury inside Old Trafford Thursday night during the Manchester United match against Real Betis. Away fans threw flares and other objects inside the famous arena, resulting in the injury. The Red Devils went on the win the Europa League game convincingly, 4-1. About 3,600 Betis fans traveled to Manchester to […]
Hillsborough Disaster
/ 662 days agoPolice apologize for Hillsborough Disaster, and admit negligence
British police have issued an apology for their role in the 1989 Hillsborough Disaster that resulted in the tragic death of 97 soccer fans. It's the first time that police have apologized for the disaster and how families of the victims have been treated. The apology comes six years after a 2017 report headed by […]
England
/ 684 days agoUK police to crack down on illegal Premier League streams
British police plan to visit 1,000 homes in England this week to help curb illegal streams of the Premier League. Police officers will go door-to-door in certain areas to warn people of using illegal streams, according to The Mirror. Then, these sports fans could face prosecution for the offense. Authorities using state-of-the-art strategies “We are […]
Argentina
/ 779 days agoOne fan death occurs at Boca Juniors game as police use tear gas
A fan death marred the game between Boca Juniors and Gimnasia on Thursday night. Officials halted the match just nine minutes in due to an incident outside the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in La Plata, Argentina. Initially, the game only allowed home fans into the stadium. Authorities banned traveling fans from attending away games in […]