"After careful consideration, we've made the decision not to show the World Cup on Fed Square's Big Screen this year, due to the behaviour of a small number of people at previous screenings which was simply unacceptable and damaging to Fed Square."
"The pictures and videos of Fed Square during World Cup 2022 went viral around the world, we want to see this repeated, Patrick Clancy, chair of the Football Supporters Association Australia, told local media."
Melbourne's Federation Square will not screen World Cup 2026 matches following incidents of poor fan behavior during past tournaments. Management cited unacceptable actions, including injuries from flares and projectiles, as reasons for the ban. This decision marks the first time in over 20 years that matches will not be shown at the venue. The move has drawn criticism from players and fans, who argue that the majority of well-behaved supporters are being penalized for the actions of a few individuals.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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