Newcastle United Fans
Newcastle United fans traveling to Marseille for the upcoming match have been issued a stern warning by French police. The authorities have declared the Old Port area of Marseille a no-go zone for Newcastle supporters due to safety concerns. The club has released detailed instructions for fans to ensure their safety and compliance with local regulations.
French Police advised: “Supporters are strongly advised by French Police not to visit the Old Port (Vieux Port) area of Marseille during their stay. For safety measures, supporters are advised not to wear anything that will identify themselves as Newcastle United supporters or congregate in large groups on the evening of Monday 24th November or all day on Tuesday 25th November. Supporters should be vigilant at all times, take sensible precautions and ensure they have valid travel insurance.”
The club stated: “Supporters should not hang flags or any items of club colours in the city of Marseille. Anybody without a valid match ticket should not travel to Marseille. The only place supporters can gather is at the mandatory fan meeting point at Place de la Joliette. This requirement has been put in place by local authorities and the police in Marseille.”
The club further added: “Fans can gather here from 11.am onwards on Tuesday, November 25. There are a number of bars and restaurants in the vicinity of this area. Supporters will be allowed to drink at Place de la Joliette, whilst a DJ will be present at the meeting point. There will be ample toilets in this location. Mandatory transport to the Stade Velodrome will leave from this location and supporters MUST be in this location for 16.30. There will be no exceptions for any supporters making their way to the stadium. Supporters MUST travel to the stadium via the mandatory metro service which is policed by the local authorities in Marseille. These metros will depart from the fan meeting point. The first metro will be at 16.30 and it is advised that supporters take the earliest metro possible to get to the stadium safely and in good time.”
The stringent measures mean that fans will be unable to attend the UEFA Youth League game between Marseille and Newcastle United’s U19s due to the timing of the mandatory meeting point arrangements. These precautions are part of the efforts to ensure the safety and security of all traveling supporters.
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