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LONDON. – Bayern Munich supporters have protested against the impact the Queen’s death has had on football fans this week.
The banner which was unveiled during the first half of Bayern’s Champions League match against Barcelona on Tuesday evening read: “Last minute match delays and bans because of a royal’s death? Respect fans!”
Rangers’ Champions League tie against Napoli had already been moved from Tuesday night to last night due to limitations on police resources following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last Thursday.
Napoli fans are also banned from attending the match at Ibrox due to Scottish policing issues.
Naples’ municipal councillor Luigi Musto branded the decision to prevent Napoli fans from watching the game at Ibrox as ”disgraceful” and ”unacceptable”.
”I have expressed my total disdain over this decision. Hundreds of Napoli supporters have already bought flights, hotels and tickets for the match in Glasgow,” Musto told Radio CRC.
”I can understand the decision to move the game 24 hours given the public order reasons stated by the local police forces in Scotland. But why would they close the away end? It’s totally unacceptable. Fans should not have to pay for these idiotic decisions.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool supporters observed a moment of silence at Anfield before their Champions League tie against Ajax on Tuesday night.
Isolated shouts and boos were immediately hushed by the majority of supporters during the tribute.
UEFA also turned down requests from Chelsea, Manchester City and Rangers to play the national anthem before their Champions League games last night. – Metro.
Online Reporter