Four Athletic Bilbao fans were reported by the police after being found in possession of smoke bombs during checks at the Olimpico for yesterday’s Europa League match against Roma. As reported Sportface the issuance of a daspo will be requested against them.
Last night, at the end of the match between Roma and Athletic, the Basque fans became the protagonists of throwing flares against the Giallorossi. An act harshly condemned by the Bilbao club: In an official statement, the red and white club clearly expressed that “This is not our style” and “wants to show zero tolerance towards situations like the one that occurred at the Olympic Stadium in Rome”. Athletic did not support “him unacceptable acts carried out by a minority of people who went to the Europa League match against AS Roma and who were in the grandstand. During the match this small group lit flares and threw some into the home stand, violating safety regulations and tarnishing the image of our fans, known for their exemplary behavior and their unconditional support for the team in all circumstances “.
Sanctions expected: “These attitudes do not represent the historical values of the Athletic Club, such as respect, sportsmanship and coexistence.” The Spanish company announced that “in collaboration with the competent authorities, it is already taking the necessary measures to identify those responsible and ensure the application of the corresponding sanctions”. Heavy hand therefore for those who transgressed: “The club will work to eradicate these behaviors, zero tolerance. This minority does not represent our fans. Captain Oscar de Marcos, together with Iñaki Williams, made it clear to this minority of fans at the end of the match that the their attitude is unacceptable.” Finally concluding with the necessary thanks for the following of 3000 fans in the capital to support Valverde’s team in their European debut “without any incident and proudly showing our colors and our identity”.