UK Imposes Travel Ban on Manchester City and Chelsea Fans with History of Violence for Club World Cup
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
The UK's interior ministry has announced a travel ban for approximately 150 Manchester City and Chelsea fans known for violent conduct during the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. These fans, already under football banning orders, must surrender their passports from June 9 to July 13 to prevent soccer-related disorder. The measure aims to ensure safety and enjoyment for other fans attending the tournament.
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Around 150 Manchester City and Chelsea fans with a history of violent conduct will be banned from traveling to the FIFA Club World Cup.
The ban is effective from June 9 to July 13, during which time the fans must surrender their passports to the police.
The measure is intended to prevent soccer-related disorder at the tournament.
Policing Minister Diana Johnson emphasized the desire for fans to enjoy the tournament safely, while addressing the minority causing trouble.
Non-compliance with the travel ban could result in an unlimited fine or up to six months in prison.
There are currently 2,172 football banning orders in force in England and Wales.
