UEFA is “investigating” the complaint filed by Inter Milan after hundreds of Italian fans were denied access to FC Porto’s venue for the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
In a response, sent in writing to the Lusa office on Wednesday, a source from Europe’s football regulatory body referred “the responsibility for the safe management of spectators and associated ticketing policies” to the match organizer and appropriate authorities.
“UEFA have learned that a large number of away supporters have purchased tickets for sections intended for home team fans. UEFA regulations require 5% of the stadium’s capacity to be provided to the away team, in a secluded area for fans.” supporters. Mitigation measures were discussed between the two clubs”adds the organization led by the Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin.
At the end of Tuesday’s match, which led to FC Porto’s withdrawal from the Champions League, Inter Milan director Giuseppe Marotta announced that he had lodged a complaint with UEFA, in statements posted on the official website of the club.
“I want to thank our fans who were there [no Porto]. My thoughts are also with the countless fans who were unable to enter the stadium despite buying a legitimate ticket. We are going to complain to UEFA and seek dialogue to understand what happened, because it is a serious matter.”creased.
Several videos are circulating on social networks of Inter Milan fans at the entrances of Estádio do Dragão, in Porto, after allegedly presenting tickets for the area intended for FC Porto supporters in their possession.
In a statement, the ‘blue and white’ had already warned on the eve of the game that supporters of the visiting club would be denied entry with tickets that were not purchased directly from the number two for security reasons. Series a.
“I have seen some children and families very upset. We are very sorry and it adds a bitter taste to the evening. These things should not happen to any fan, because football should be about joy and togetherness.”underlined Giuseppe Marotta and congratulated the footballers coached by Simone Inzhagi for their continuity in the Champions League.
FC Porto was eliminated in the round of 16 on Tuesday, after a 0-0 draw against Inter Milan, after the tangential defeat (0-1) suffered in Italy, after finishing the second leg in numerical inferiority due to Pepê’s expulsion (90+7 minutes).
Source: DN
