UK’s football policing chief says drinking in stands should remain banned

“We have seen numerous examples of fans, family members and officials being covered by alcohol during matches, which has reiterated our stance that drinking in the stands shouldn’t be allowed at matches in the UK."

The UK’s football policing chief says instances of fans being covered in alcohol at Euro 2024 matches underlines why drinking in the stands should remain banned in this country.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts issued an extremely positive update on fan behaviour at the Euros so far heading into England’s appearance in Sunday’s final in Berlin.