Hooliganism fear over World Cup ticket sales

Soccer fans today warned internet booking for World Cup tickets could open the floodgates for hordes of hooligans to hijack Germany 2006.

Hooliganism fear over World Cup ticket sales
Tue, 15 Feb, 2005 - 17:40

Soccer fans today warned internet booking for World Cup tickets could open the floodgates for hordes of hooligans to hijack Germany 2006.

On the 10th anniversary of riots when English fans went on the rampage in Lansdowne Road the Irish Football Supporters Association (IFSA) have written to FIFA over fears that right-wing thugs will get their hands on World Cup tickets.

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