The premier league announced on Thursday measures to try to prevent field attacks and the launch of flares that have become common in English stadiums in recent months.
At the annual meeting between the Premier clubs, held on Thursday, the twenty members of the competition agreed to introduce measures that would guarantee security on the days of the match.
The main proposal is the obligation for visiting teams to provide additional security to games played away from home. It will try to eliminate field attacks and flare launches.
In the last days of Premier field invasions occurred in the stadium Evertonwhich provoked a fan’s attack Patrick Vieiramanager of Crystal Palace, and of Manchester City, where a fan was suspended for four years for the attack robin olsenAston Villa goalkeeper, also in the lower division fields.
The executive president of premier leagueRichard Masters, pointed out in a statement that it is “important” that everyone “feels safe” on a soccer field.
“It should be noted that it is against the law to enter the field at any time. To be clear, this is a place where, at any time, players, coaches, technical staff or workers may feel unsafe, at the same time. that fans need to be safe on the stands, ”Masters explained.
“We have also seen an increase in the use of fireworks and flares, which are not only criminal instruments, but can also cause serious harm. This type of behavior must be stopped and these new measures will clarify this. is a minority that has acted in an unacceptable way and put the experience at risk for most other fans. It’s a matter of urgency, “added the Masters
Source: La Verdad
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