230 Napoli Fans Arrested in Eindhoven Ahead of PSV Match
Champions League match between PSV Eindhoven and Napoli marred by pre-match arrests. Dutch police arrest 230 Napoli fans ahead of high-risk Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven.
“Let's work together to ensure that tonight's game and everything surrounding it proceeds smoothly so everyone can enjoy the football...”
Dutch police arrested over 200 Napoli fans ahead of the Champions League match against PSV Eindhoven, citing “provocative behavior” by large groups of Italian fans in Eindhoven's city center.
The arrests were made to prevent confrontation with locals, and the detained fans were questioned overnight, fined, and subsequently banned from attending the match and entering the city center. PSV Eindhoven's stadium will still host the high-stakes match, with police maintaining a strong presence to ensure a smooth and safe experience for attendees.
“All arrested supporters with a ticket are not allowed to attend tonight's match,”said the police in a statement.
Authorities have designated the match as “high-risk,” prompting the implementation of special security measures, including preventative frisking. A substantial police presence is expected ahead of the 8 pm BST kick-off.
🇳🇱🇮🇹 - Around 180 supporters of the Italian football club Napoli were arrested in the center of Eindhoven, the Netherlands, last night. Dutch police say there were indications that a confrontation was planned between Napoli and PSV supporters. pic.twitter.com/bHAyuhNAjH
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The police are urging fans to behave and cooperate with security protocols to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone attending the match.
“Let's work together to ensure that tonight's game and everything surrounding it proceeds smoothly so everyone can enjoy the football match,” said the statement.
PSV Eindhoven and Napoli aim to kickstart their Champions League campaigns after disappointing opening results. PSV suffered a 3-1 home loss to Union Saint-Gilloise, followed by a narrow 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen. Napoli, meanwhile, lost 2-0 to Manchester City and bounced back with a 2-1 home win against Sporting Lisbon.
The match between PSV and Napoli promises to be an intriguing encounter, with both teams seeking to make a statement in the Champions League group stage.
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