On July 13, according to The Daily Mail UK, the family and friends of England players heading to the Euros final will be seated in the ‘neutral zone’ of the Berlin Olympic Stadium stands. This move is aimed at enhancing security measures to prevent a reenactment of the stand fights seen during the Copa America.
Facing the highly anticipated Euros final, UEFA has escalated its security arrangements to a new level. Given the incident in Cologne during the group stage match between England and Slovenia, where fans threw beer cups at England’s coach Southgate, hitting the England players’ family and friends seated nearby, UEFA has designated a ‘neutral zone’ behind the coaching bench for the players’ families to ensure their absolute safety.
In addition, UEFA is collaborating with German police to implement multiple measures to maintain order on the day of the final. The Berlin Olympic Stadium can accommodate a total of 71,000 people, and the capital’s police force is fully prepared to avoid a repeat of the scenes from the previous Euros final, when thousands of ticketless England fans breached security lines and stormed Wembley Stadium.
Utilizing the layout of the Berlin Olympic Stadium, the police have effectively set up a line of defense using the surrounding park. Fans must undergo multiple ticket checks before reaching the turnstiles, ensuring that every precaution is taken.