Cyprus FA bans away team fans from all top flight matches until season’s end to quell violence
11 months ago

Cyprus FA bans away team fans from all top flight matches until season’s end to quell violence

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ soccer association on Friday banned away fans from all top-flight matches for the remainder of the season following a spate of violent incidents. The Cyprus FA said in a statement the ban also applies to all quarterfinal and semifinal cup matches, as well as for fans of the top eight second division teams. The ruling body said it would also ask it’s adjudicator to “strictly apply regulations and impose the harshest penalties” for violent incidents or actions inciting violence, including “incendiary remarks.” The FA made the unanimous ruling following players’ union complaints that its members felt their personal safety to be increasingly under risk on and off the pitch. On Tuesday, a cup match between league leader APOEL Nicosia and Nea Salamina was cut short early in the second half after a firecracker struck a Nea Salamina player.

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11 months ago

Cyprus police vow tougher screening of soccer fans in a renewed effort to clamp down on violence

Associated Press  

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The Hindu  

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1 year ago

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Associated Press  

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