Galatasaray seeks security assurances from UEFA

Galatasaray has asked UEFA for security guarantees for their Champions League match against Lille, set for Wednesday at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium. The request, reported by local press agency DHA, is due to concerns about the safety of the club's delegation and supporters in northern France, where violent incidents occurred recently.

Violence disrupts local area

In the days leading up to the match, northern France experienced violent incidents, including an intrusion at Lille's city hall and vandalism and looting at the LOSC shop. These events have raised concerns about the security of the upcoming football match.

Access restrictions for Galatasaray supporters

The Prefecture of the North has issued an order to manage the match, stating that access to the stadium and its surroundings will be denied to anyone identifying as a supporter or sympathizer of Galatasaray FK, or acting in such a manner, outside the designated visitors' area. This directive was issued by the northern club on October 13.

Matches will proceed as planned

Interior minister Laurent Nuñez has stated that there will be no reconsideration of upcoming football matches, including Lille-Galatasaray and PSG-Barça, which are scheduled for Tuesday at 9 p.m. in the third round of the Champions League. Police are focused on addressing violence and looting in France, and the matches will go ahead as planned.