Eindhoven Police Preempt Crowds, Detain Napoli Fans Before High-Risk Match

Authorities in Eindhoven detained 230 Napoli fans ahead of a high-risk Champions League match against PSV. Conducting preemptive measures, the police imposed fines and restricted access to certain areas, aiming to prevent potential unrest during the high-profile game.

In a preemptive move to mitigate potential unrest, Eindhoven police detained 230 Napoli fans ahead of the Champions League match against PSV. Concerns over escalating tensions led to this significant measure.

The fans, initially reported as 180, exhibited 'challenging behaviour' breaching the imposed security order. After overnight questioning, they were fined and restricted from specific zones by Mayor Jeroen Dijsselbloem.

Eindhoven authorities emphasized the high-risk classification of this match, with security zones established citywide providing police enhanced crowd control powers, including rigorous checks for potentially harmful items.

(With inputs from agencies.)