After protests: good news for BVB fans | OneFootball

After massive criticism of planned ticket restrictions, there is good news for Borussia Dortmund. All BVB fans with a valid ticket are now allowed to watch the Champions League match in Bergamo at the stadium.

Borussia Dortmund has achieved an important success in the dispute over ticket restrictions for the Champions League away game at Atalanta Bergamo. Initially, certain groups of BVB supporters were to be excluded from attending the stadium, but now all fans with a valid ticket are allowed to watch the game on-site.

The discussion originated from a regulatory requirement by the city of Bergamo. According to this, BVB fans who were not born in Germany or did not have an official residence in Germany were to be excluded from purchasing tickets and accessing the stadium. This decision caused significant criticism, as many affected supporters had already purchased their tickets.

Borussia Dortmund responded immediately and took a clear stance. The club described the measure as "a blatant breach of values and a form of discrimination" and made it clear that they would not accept these restrictions. Subsequently, the officials sought intensive dialogue with Atalanta Bergamo and the European Football Union UEFA to reach a solution.

Bergamo allows all BVB supporters into the stadium

The efforts paid off. In an official statement, BVB announced: "Regarding the ticket sales process for our upcoming Champions League away game in Bergamo, Atalanta Bergamo has informed us, following confirmation from local authorities, that all BVB fans who have legally purchased a ticket will gain access to the stadium." The club expressly welcomed this development and sees it as an important signal for equal treatment in international football.

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The fans themselves had also previously sent a clear message. During the first leg in Dortmund, they made their stance unmistakably clear with banners. Messages like "Passion has no nationality – equal rights for all away fans" underscored the demand for equal rights for all supporters, regardless of origin or residence.

With the decision now made, all eligible BVB fans can support their team in the return match in Bergamo.

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