UEFA has confirmed it can enhance safety measures at Euro 2024 after Portugal’s victory over Turkey was marred by a lot of pitch invasions from supporters.
A complete of seven pitch invaders made it on to the sector of play at BVB Stadion Dortmund throughout and after the sport, with Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo repeatedly focused.
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez stated afterwards the incidents have been a “concern” and will pose a hazard to gamers.
A UEFA spokesperson stated: “Security and safety within the stadium, on the pitch and at group services are the final word precedence for UEFA, DFB and EURO 2024 GmbH (the three way partnership for the organisation of Euro 2024).
“To this finish, further security measures shall be deployed within the stadiums to additional meet the necessities of the event, and to stop such incidents. For causes of safety, we can’t remark additional on particular measures.
“As a reminder, any incursion onto the pitch constitutes a breach of the stadium guidelines and can lead to expulsion from the stadium, a ban from all event matches and the submitting of a proper felony grievance for trespass.”
The primary pitch invader throughout Saturday’s recreation was a toddler, with Ronaldo showing to welcome him and pose for an image earlier than a second, an grownup, tried to do the identical earlier than the Portugal ahead eliminated his arm from round his neck.
Extra tried to get on to the taking part in floor after the full-time whistle and striker Goncalo Ramos was caught up in makes an attempt by safety stewards to cease supporters from approaching Ronaldo.
“It was a priority,” Martinez stated after the sport. “As a result of as we speak we have been fortunate that the intentions of the followers have been good.
“You’ll be able to perceive it was a troublesome second — if these intentions are unsuitable, the gamers are at risk.
“We should always give a message to the followers: it’s not the proper method. You’re not going to get something out of it, and what is going to occur is the (safety) measures will get tighter.”
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