French club Toulouse filed a complaint with UEFA this Friday regarding the alleged “inappropriate and excessive treatment” by the Portuguese authorities towards their fans in Thursday’s Europa League match against Benfica.
“Toulouse would like to express our deep concern at the incidents reported by our fans during the Europa League game against Benfica. “More than 3,250 Toulouse fans traveled to Lisbon in recent days to support our team, demonstrating further impeccable behavior in the mold of his exemplary behavior during the trip to Liverpool last November,” he said in a statement.
The French club said many fans condemned the “inadequate and excessive treatment by the Portuguese authorities”, highlighting “excessive searches and intimidation” at the match, which took place at the Estádio da Luz stadium.
“Toulouse has decided to lodge a complaint with UEFA to express these serious concerns and to demand a thorough investigation into the facts,” the document said.
The club also stresses that it takes the information “very seriously” and is committed to listening to fans, urging them to contact the competent authorities such as the French Embassy in Lisbon or the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that “these incidents can be addressed.” be investigated with full attention.”
“Our goal remains to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all fans, just as we do for fans visiting our stadium,” he concluded.
Benfica beat Toulouse 2-1 on Thursday in the first match of the Europa League round of 16 playoffs at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon.
The return game in France is scheduled for February 22.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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