600 Turkish Cypriot sports fans from the Occupied territories are expected in Larnaca – Dozens of police and drones have been deployed – Racist slogans, as well as banners of political, abusive or other provocative content, are prohibited in the stadium
Drakontea is since yesterday the security measures in Larnaca, where its match is being held today AEK Larnaca with Turkish Fenerbahçe in the context of the Europa League.
The Turkish delegation arrived last night in Larnaca on a flight from Istanbul via Rhodes and is staying in a well-known hotel in the city. Both for the area where the team is staying, and for the stadium where the match will be held today, dozens of police officers have been deployed, while the use of drones is also planned.
According to a post on the official social media accounts of AEK Larnaca, by late Wednesday night, 5,227 AEK fans had purchased tickets for tonight’s match, which will kick off at 7:45 p.m.
It is estimated that 600 fans from the Occupied Territories they will pass through barricades to the free areas of the Republic of Cyprus. Control during transit is expected to be particularly strict, as well as when entering the stadium.
Buses specially recruited for the transport of Turkish Cypriots fans, they will be taken from the barricades to AEK ARENA. A necessary condition for buying a ticket and entering the stadium is to show an ID with the Republic of Cyprus or a European passport, or another official document with EU insignia. Documents from an unrecognized state are not accepted.
In its announcement, AEK Larnaca emphasizes to all sports fans that, is prohibited strictly the transportation of flares, firecrackers and other dangerous objects (coins, lighters, etc.), the use of lasers, racist slogans, as well as banners with political, abusive or other provocative content and clothes with political symbols.
Also, the corridors of all stands must be empty throughout the match. We invite the public to come to the stadium on time because there will be strict control at the entrances, to observe the security measures and to strongly support the team in secular and sportsmanlike contexts, always respecting both the opposing team and its visiting fans, notes the team .
In his message, the president of AEK, Andros Karapatakis, called on people to behave in secular contexts. “To return the hospitality we received. To highlight our culture. We must push our team but at the same time we must be correct and disciplined”, noted Mr. Karapatakis, who mentioned that during AEK’s stay in Turkey, everything went smoothly and the same should happen in Cyprus.
It was preceded by reports in the Turkish Cypriot press, which hosted statements by representatives of the Turkish Cypriot community, who stated that it would be preferable for the Turkish team to go to Larnaca through occupied territories.
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