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To curb violence linked to football, the Minister of Sports calls for rigor while ending the moratorium on travel

To curb violence linked to football, the Minister of Sports calls for rigor while ending the moratorium on travel

To curb violence on the sidelines of football, the Minister of Sports calls for firmness and wants an end to the moratorium on travel

\n\nIn response to the increase in violence occurring on the sidelines of football matches in recent months, the minister of sports wanted to make a firm statement. Recalling the need for constant commitment against these acts, she also called for an end to the moratorium on supporter travel.\n\n

The observation of the Minister of Sports

\n\nThe security of football matches is currently a matter of concern. In recent times, there have been numerous violent incidents around stadiums, involving fans, players and even officials. Faced with this alarming observation, the minister of sports demanded the firmness. According to her, there must be zero tolerance for such behavior, and sanctions must be taken.\n\n

The end of the travel moratorium: a solution?

\n\nBeyond the sanctions, the minister of sports sees the end of the moratorium on fan travel as a solution to the violence. This measure, introduced in 2016, prevents fans of visiting clubs from traveling to away matches. For the minister, lifting this moratorium could calm existing tensions between local supporters and visitors.\n\n

A proposal that is debated

\n\nThe minister's proposal, however, sparked debate. Some believe that travel free fans will lead to more violence than peace. Others argue that the moratorium is collective punishment, unfairly penalizing all fans for the actions of a minority.\n\n

A problem to be resolved globally

\n\nRegardless, everyone agrees that violence on the sidelines of football is not an isolated problem, but a symptom of a deeper malaise in sport and society. To remedy this, the minister of sports and other relevant stakeholders are called upon to take concrete measures and address the problem comprehensively. \n\n