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Nations League: Greek police criticised for ‘heavy-handed’ treatment of England fans
Greek police have been criticised after it was claimed they used riot shields and tear gas to control England supporters during the Nations League match with Greece in Athens.
The Football Supporters’ Association (FSA) is asking fans to share their experiences of the situation that unfolded outside of the Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday.
After the match, which England won 3-0, the Football Association released a statement saying it was aware of issues and were obtaining more information on what happened.
Posting on X, external, Free Lions, the FSA’s fans’ embassy team, said there is “still clearly so much needed” to ensure fans are not put in “unjustifiably dangerous situations”.
Around 3,500 England supporters travelled to the Greek capital for the sold-out fixture but some fans complained of being “pushed” and receiving “heavy-handed” treatment from local police.
“Despite being told how things would operate in advance, to see the exact opposite occur in some cases, and to see the treatment of our fans by local police using shields and tear gas to do something as simple as rearrange a queue, is so incredibly frustrating,” the FSA added.
BBC Sport has contacted Uefa, European football’s governing body, for comment.
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