Celtic FC has cautioned fans that are heading to Zagre for the Champions League match against Dintra Zagreb. There are serious concerns of violence because the club’s management has confirmed that several fans have already been threatened by the aggressive locals.
Given that thousands of Hoops fans are expected to flock the Croatian capital, the club has called on them to be very cautious. There are several reported cases of hooligan attacks on Celtic fans in Zagreb, a club source responded. We hereby humbly encourage all our fans to stay alert and report any incidence to the police.”
PROTECTION MEASURES PUT IN TO PRACTICE
For the lovers of the premier league soccer, there are strict measures that should be expected when accessing the Maksimir Stadium include searching of bags and searching of persons down to the stripping level. The following items have been banned from the stadium:
They threw objects that can be tossed…lighters, coins, chargers.
Fireworks, smoke bombs and all pyrotechnicians
- Face coverings
Olés!– The audience is encouraged to obey the police and stewards at all time and to kindly behave around such a beautiful city.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Since the supporter’s safety is paramount, Celtic has made arrangements that individuals should assemble at the Bulldog Pub in Frane Patrice. Paterson possible measures; fans will be locked into their area of the stadium for 30 minutes after the game has ended for security purposes.
The warning follows last month incident see Borussia Dortmund fans charged and strip searched by security officials in Maksimir Stadium. UEFA has opened an official inquiry into the nasty incident but Dintra Zagreb has not been found guilty.
Celtic fans are encouraged to be patient and alert and to report any incident to the police as soon as possible.