This is not the first time this year that the sport has had to confront the reality that tragedies often result from failures of policing, security and crowd management.
Tag: Soccer
Families Share Stories of Death and Survival After Indonesian Stadium Disaster
Dozens of people sat on mats with bags of fruit and bottles of water waiting for their relatives’ name to be called.
Indonesian Fan Still Hears ‘Voices Screaming’ After Match
One witness said most of the victims were people trapped in the stands, not those on the field. Without tear gas “there would have not been any casualties,” he said.
Indonesian Soccer Tragedy Is Latest in History of Stadium Disasters
These events have prompted major changes. But fatal tramplings still occur, with more than 125 killed in Indonesia on Saturday.
More Than 150 Dead in Unrest After Indonesian Soccer Match
After a home team loss, fans ran onto the field and were confronted by the police, who used tear gas. In the panic that ensued, many were trampled.
Iran Soccer Stars Speak Out on Protests; Group Urges FIFA Ban
Some of the country’s most famous players have expressed support for street protests over the death of a young woman. On Thursday, an activist group went further: It asked FIFA to bar Iran from the World Cup.
Your Tuesday Briefing
Europe balks at Italy’s rightward turn.
Premier League Soccer Games Postponed Out of Respect for the Queen
The league was one of many sports organizations in Britain to alter its schedule after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Others will play on this weekend.
Many Sports Events Are Canceled Out of Respect For the Queen
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the British government left the decision over whether to postpone or cancel events up to individual sports organizations.
Your Friday Briefing
President Biden speaks on democracy.