Russian fans of St. Petersburg “Zenith” will not be allowed in the away match Champions League between “Ghent” and “Zenith”, said the press attache of the Belgian club Wim De Boeck. “The decision was made: the Russian fans will not be allowed into the stadium. The decision was taken by local authorities. The mayor is afraid that he could not guarantee the safety of the employees due to lack of law and order, the police is not enough “, – the” R-Sport “, the words of Mr. De Buka. Press attaché added that the Russians will return the money for tickets. Earlier, UEFA refused to postpone the match, “Ghent” with “Zenith” on a neutral field.
The Mayor of Ghent Daniel Thermon explained the ban the fact that the town is a large Turkish community, and the fans “Zenith” has a bad reputation. “This decision was not easy for me, but I’m responsible for security in the city,” – added Mr. Thermon.
Football club “Zenith” today in response to the statement of the mayor of Ghent suggested consider moving games of the Champions League with Belgian “Gent” on a neutral field. “Statement by the mayor of Ghent is surprising. If the city authorities and the football club “Gent” is not prepared to provide facilities for the match of the Champions League level, it probably makes sense to consider moving the game on a neutral field, “- said General Director of” Zenith “Maxim Mitrofanov. However, UEFA has refused to carry the match.
About the last match of “Zenith” in the Champions League, read the material “b” “Five-time winner».
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