– The security during the EC has been objectionable until now. There have been so many different incidents that it has turned into a dangerous “cocktail”. People with evil intentions may see this and think that “here it is possible to get things done”. The organizer must take this seriously. That’s what news expert Carl-Erik Torp says about the many security breaches so far in the EC. There has been no shortage of unwanted episodes in Germany. Lane stormers have entered the turf on several different occasions and led to a stoppage in play. A German YouTuber was banned from all EC arenas after he dressed up as a mascot and strolled onto the inner court during the opening match without anyone stopping him. After the Portugal match last time, Ronaldo was very close to being physically hit by a spectator who jumped down from the stands. See the special situation here (external link). Several nations have been fined by Uefa for “throwing objects”. Images of beer mugs hurling around players have become a common sight in EC matches. Supporters from Georgia and Turkey got into a fight inside the stands when the teams met in the group stage. WANT TO CHANGE THIS: Several are asking Uefa to take action to prevent pitch stormers from escaping. Photo: Michaela Stache / Reuters – Life-threatening Jørgen Aass is general manager and partner in S plan, which specializes in event security. He tells news that they know very well how complicated large events can be, and that he is therefore a little cautious about criticizing what has happened in Germany too loudly. But he believes that the various safety deficiencies in the European Championship undoubtedly have two consequences: – One is the actual safety of the players. We do not know what intentions the vane stormers may have. And the second is that the sense of security for both the audience and the players has weakened, he says to news. news expert Åge Hareide saw red when yet another track stormer took to the mat during Denmark’s match against Serbia last time. – It is dangerous. Imagine if he “takes” a player or referee when he is on the pitch. It would be a real disaster. It can be festive to watch, but it is life-threatening, said Hareide. EXPERT: Jørgen Aass knows how challenging it can be to organize large events. Photo: Private – Must work on the first try Aass therefore believes that Uefa has no choice and must adjust the security between the stands and the grass mat before the championship continues with the matches in the play-offs. – They must introduce even stricter controls to prevent unauthorized access. And I would almost like to believe that they consider that, and adjust continuously, says Aass. Jørgen Aass believes there are several reasons why there have been several different security breaches during the championship. One thing is that the risk picture is dynamic and changes based on what happens in the matches themselves, another aspect is that in events as large as the EC, many security departments will have to work together for the first time. Aass believes Uefa is now in a dilemma. They must regain control over who has access to the turf during the matches, but they must also find the right balance so that you retain the joy of football. – You absolutely have to avoid track stormers, and the easiest thing would have been without the audience there at all. But we want the audience close by to provide great experiences. Both for players, the public and TV viewers. And any security measure that helps reduce that proximity must be carefully considered. Then you can get the impression that they have missed a bit here, he says. And adds: – Lane storming is unfortunate. But in the larger context, it is not a major security breach either. After all, I would like to believe that both the organizer and the German authorities have significantly greater threats that they work a lot with, and that they have, knock on the table, prevented and avoided. OVER AND OVER: There has been no shortage of track storming in the EC. Everything is reported to the police, reports Uefa. Photo: Matthias Schrader / AP Uefa takes action In a recent statement to news, Uefa says that security at the stadium is the main priority during the European Championships both for Uefa, the German Football Association and those who organize the matches. They reveal that increased security measures will now be put in place when the play-offs start on Saturday evening. – This is to meet the requirements for safety and to prevent such incidents. But for security reasons, we cannot comment on specific measures further, Uefa writes to news. They further emphasize that anyone entering the pitch is breaking the stadium rules, and that such actions will result in expulsion from the stadium, ban from all tournament matches and a police report. WARNING: Uefa has had to issue warnings to the spectators after bad behavior so far in the EC. Photo: Leonhard Simon / Reuters Schmeichel had to clean beer cups Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (37) is among those who have been affected by the public’s throwing of beer mugs. In the last match against Serbia, he had to go around the pitch himself and clean up. – I must admit that it is difficult to get into the minds of people who throw things at other people, but if they want to spend their time on it, and destroy the momentum of their own team on it, then they should be very welcome to that, says Schmeichel to news. He adds that he has nevertheless felt safe so far in the EC. And when it comes to the many episodes of pitch storming, Denmark’s star goalkeeper understands that it can happen. – I think it is very difficult to stop if someone has a plan to run onto the field. But again, I can’t see what you get out of it, he says to news. AGREE: Kasper Schmeichel and Åge Hareide both have little left for people who break the rules. Photo: news Jon Sigurd Jacobsen, technical manager at the SO S Security companies that specialize in event security, believes the EC organizer has a very difficult task. He supports his industry colleague Aass in that it must be avoided that security measures become so invasive that they go beyond the experience of the many who love football itself. – A stadium is very difficult, and guarding it like Norges Bank, for example, is extremely difficult. And no one wants to seal an arena either. You want people with great commitment, he says to news. HARDER PUNISHMENT: Jon Sigurd Jacobsen will have greater consequences for those who break the rules. Photo: news – You have to settle He believes that it is rather necessary to crack down hard on the security gaps that arise. And he calls for major consequences for the people who are guilty of them. – You have to come to terms with the unculture that we should perhaps call it. But a European Championship lasts a short time, and everyone is scattered for all winds afterwards. If you are banned from a stadium in Germany during an EC, it does not mean that you will be banned from your local stadium in Norway or Sweden or England, for that matter. So the consequences may not be that great either, he says. news asked Germany player Robert Andrich if he is worried about the players’ safety after the many pitch storm episodes so far in the EC. He dismisses that. – I am not particularly afraid. The guards manage to get out quickly enough to prevent something from happening, and we players are quick enough to run away, he says to news. The EC continues with the news-broadcast quarter final between Switzerland and Italy at 18.00. At 21:00, the championship continues with the round of 16 between host nation Germany and Denmark. It can be seen on TV 2 or heard on news Radio. Published 29.06.2024, at 3.30 p.m
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