Sporting fans could face major trouble at Ath. Bilbao 🦁 | OneFootball

Sporting is prohibited from selling tickets for the match against Athletic Bilbao - which recently 'escaped' in Bergamo -, for the 8th round of the Champions League, taking place on Wednesday, January 28. And the Lions, in a statement, have issued a warning to fans who try to purchase tickets through other means.

"Sporting Clube de Portugal informs that, following the sanction imposed by UEFA — which prohibits the sale of tickets to club supporters for the UEFA Champions League match against Athletic Club, at the San Mamés Stadium —, it was communicated by the host club that, according to local legislation and authorities, any Sporting fan who acquires a ticket on their own may be denied entry to the stadium," reads a note published on the Club's website.

"If the presence of Sporting fans is detected, they may be removed and sanctioned, without any right to compensation," the Lions add, continuing: "Additionally, Sporting fans will not be allowed to remain within the security perimeter of the San Mamés Stadium."

In the same note, Sporting informs that it has been "sanctioned again by UEFA due to the use of pyrotechnics by supporters." "The sanction — which consists of a ban on selling tickets for away matches in European competitions — is suspended for two years. However, any new infraction will result in its immediate enforcement," warn the green and whites.

"The Club appeals for fair play and responsible behavior from all Sporting fans, in order to preserve the good name of Sporting and ensure that matches continue to be experienced as moments of support, celebration, and unity with the team," the Lions conclude.

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