Posted on 15th November 2024
England in Athens: Free Lions appeal for information
Following problems with policing and stewarding ahead of England’s game against Greece in Athens last night, our Free Lions Fans’ Embassy team have issued the following statement:
Unfortunately, once again, we are having to ask England supporters to send in their witness accounts to ourselves regarding the situation outside of the Athens Olympic Stadium.
Despite being told how things would operate in advance, to see the exact opposite occur in some cases, and to see the treatment of our fans by local police using shields and tear gas to do something as simple as rearrange a queue, is so incredibly frustrating.
We’ll say more over the next 24 hours, but in the meantime, if fans can email [email protected] with their experiences, we will work with the FA and we will raise it with Football Supporters Europe and in turn UEFA, who have already been made aware.
On a night where we had a great result on the pitch, there is still clearly so much needed to do off it to ensure our supporters aren’t put in unjustifiably dangerous situations.
We keep trying. Safe travels home all and thanks in advance.
