German police are on high alert as up to 500 Serbian hooligans are expected to cause violence at England's first Euro 2024 game. Security concerns have risen, with 1,600 England fans surrendering passports to prevent attendance. A suspected 'Islamic State' supporter's arrest adds to security worries for the tournament, where 2.7 million fans are expected to attend.
England v Serbia on Sunday has “potential - if we’re not taking care - that it could escalate”, Euro 2024 MD Andreas Schaer told me today, with German police forces rating it as one of 4 ‘high-risk’ matches, although tournament organisers seem more confident ⬇️ https://t.co/YbYwf3I3Ec
'There will be a massive police presence' Harry Harris says Serbian football hooligans are planning to target England fans during the Euros. https://t.co/DKE7LYhQmh
German police warn of 'violence-seeking' Serbia fans for England clash ✍️ @sr_collings https://t.co/HsHO4xwqET
German police are ramping up security ahead of the start of Euro 2024, with England's tie against Serbia seen as high risk Kaveh Solhekol discusses the situation from Germany https://t.co/OfhO0J7q3Y
An exciting month of football awaits fans at Euro 2024. But the tournament also poses a massive security challenge to Germany, with terrorism and ongoing conflicts increasing the threat level. https://t.co/qO44yg5HSE
A record number of football banning orders were handed to fans attending matches in London last season – with most of them barred from travelling to Germany for Euro 2024 Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/H0y8MUsGJz
Germany is ramping up security ahead of the start of Euro 2024, with England's tie against Serbia seen by police as high risk Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/pJfazry0jI
Police fear up to 500 Serbian football hooligans are plotting to unleash hell on England fans at Gareth Southgate's men's first match on Sunday https://t.co/oFy9KlOhPi https://t.co/rOcGofh7jA
Inside Euro 2024 security HQ as England fans descend amid fears of Serbian ultra attacks ✍️@alansmith90 https://t.co/NtH8qyRtYQ
Euro 2024 | What is security doing to tackle hooligans ahead of England match? ⚽ https://t.co/WMF9ZFR4Ky https://t.co/EU2d6L3NAu
Some 2.7 million football fans are expected to attend the upcoming Euro 2024 in Germany. Security is a big concern, especially following the arrest of an alleged "Islamic State" supporter who had applied to work at the event. https://t.co/RQfyNzSQUK
There are heightened security concerns for Euro 2024 following the arrest of a suspected "Islamic State" supporter who reportedly applied to work at the upcoming UEFA football championship. https://t.co/RQfyNzSQUK
Guardian Sport: Police warn Serbian hooligans could target England opener #TomorrowsPapersToday https://t.co/f8Ic8BlFX1
England fans at risk of being attacked by 'violence-seeking Serbian hooligans' in fresh Euro 2024 concerns https://t.co/PN65F1YBdj
🚨 German Police believe a squad of up to 500 Serbian hooligans will try to cause violence at England's first EURO 2024 group game on Sunday. (Source: @guardian_sport) https://t.co/FgZvSbQOBW
"More than 1,600 fans from England with football banning orders have been forced to surrender their passports to the police from 4 June until the final on 14 July to ensure they do not attempt to attend matches in Germany." https://t.co/sOf9Hj3dbV
🇷🇸🏴 Up to 500 Serbian hooligans are expected to cause violence at England's first Euro 2024 game. German police hope to intercept the group before they can clash with England fans in Gelsenkirchen. "Up to 400 or 500 violence-seeking Serbian hooligans will travel to…
🇷🇸🏴 Up to 500 Serbian hooligans expected to to cause violence at England’s first Euro 2024 game. German police hope to intercept group before they can clash with England fans in Gelsenkirchen. "Up to 400 or 500 violence-seeking Serbian hooligans will travel to Germany, but…
Up to 500 Serbian hooligans expected to target England’s first Euro 2024 game https://t.co/t7A00HE8TJ
England fans face being targeted by Serbian Ultras at ‘high risk’ Euros game https://t.co/hP16QdlCsy
Strong beer, cocaine and clashes: Fears for England and Scotland fans at Euro 2024 The England-Serbia match is one of four games in the group stage of the tournament which have been designated as a 'high-risk' 🔴 @cahalmilmo reports https://t.co/029iE8TP2L