Inter Milan will file a complaint with UEFA after hundreds of Nerazzurri fans were unable to enter Porto’s grounds to watch the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
“I would like to thank our fans who were present [no Porto]. My thoughts are also with the countless fans who were unable to enter the stadium despite purchasing a legitimate ticket. We are going to file a complaint with UEFA and look for a dialogue to understand what happened because this is a serious matter,” Managing Director Giuseppe Marotta stressed in statements reproduced via the Italian runner-up’s official website online after the game from Tuesday.
Several videos are circulating on social media of Inter Milan fans at the entrance to the Estádio do Dragão in Porto after they allegedly handed over tickets to the Porto fan area in their possession.
In a statement, the White-Blues had already warned on the eve of the match that “for security reasons” fans of the visiting club would be denied entry with tickets that were not purchased directly from the runner-up in the championship. Serie A.
“I saw how some children and families were very upset. This is something we deeply regret and it gives a bitter taste to the night. Such things should not happen to any fan, because football should be joy and unity,” said Giuseppe Marotta. congratulating the players under the leadership of Simone Injaga on their continuation in the Champions League.
FC Porto were eliminated on Tuesday from the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan, after a collateral loss (0-1) in Italy, ending the second leg outnumbered due to Pepe’s expulsion (90+7 minutes).
Due to the relegation of the vice-leader of the I League, the Portuguese representation in the “quarters” of the main European club tournament is reduced to Benfica, which removed the Belgians from Brugge (2:0 away and 5:1). at home) and will consolidate Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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