The FA and the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) are investigating reports that some England fans were tear gassed and allegedly violently assaulted as they tried to enter the Olympic Stadium in Athens during Wednesday’s Nations League match. to be done.
Some supporters accused Greek riot police of being unnecessarily heavy-handed as fans queued to pass through the turnstiles.
About 3,000 England fans had tickets for the game, but many were not inside the stadium until kick-off, some fans reported sky sports news When they had nowhere to go they were pushed back by riot shields.
The FA said: “We are aware that some of our fans had a difficult experience off the field and are seeking more information about exactly what happened.”
The FSA said in a statement: “Unfortunately, once again, we are having to ask England supporters to send us their witnesses regarding the situation outside the Athens Olympic Stadium.
“Despite being told in advance how things would operate, seeing the exact opposite happen in some cases, and our fans being treated with shields and tear gas by local police for doing something as simple as rearranging the queue. It’s unbelievable, it’s disappointing.
“We will share more in the next 24 hours, but in the meantime, if fans can email your experiences to info@thefsa.org.uk, we will work with the FA and we will follow up with @FansEurope and in turn @UEFA Will work. Which have already been informed.
“On a night where we delivered a fantastic result on the pitch, there is clearly still a lot more that needs to be done to ensure that our supporters are not put into unreasonably dangerous situations. We keep trying. Safe journey home and thanks in advance.”
England won against Greece
England avenged their Greek oddity at Wembley by taking control of their hopes of automatic promotion from Group B2 in the Nations League with a 3-0 win in Athens with a brilliant Curtis Jones back-heel finish.
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The Three Lions, who were beaten at home by Greece last month, got off to the best start as Ollie Watkins justified his selection with a close-range finish after excellent play from Noni Madueke and Jude Bellingham down the right flank (7) .
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Lee Hendry praised Curtis Jones’ goal, his first in international football, as England took a 3–0 lead over Greece in the Nations League.
England, hampered by nine comebacks since Carlesley announced his squad for his final camp, endured a period of pressure to find the goals needed to take control of the group, as Bellingham’s ferocious running and shooting Hit the post before ricocheting through the line. The back of helpless goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.
It put England above Greece on the basis of better head-to-head – but Jones’ daring flick on from substitute Morgan Gibbs-White’s cross sealed a hugely impressive victory in hostile surroundings. Provided England match – or better – Greece’s result in the final round of fixtures, they will be promoted to League A.
