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For the first time ever, no British fans were arrested at the World Cup
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2022/12/14/world-cup-2022-england-wales-no-arrests/51072329/For the first time ever, no British fans were arrested at the World Cup
Seth Vertelney
Pro Soccer Wire
There were no arrests among fans of England or Wales at the World Cup in Qatar, according to the UK's football policing lead.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police has said it's the first time that no fans from the UK were arrested at a World Cup.
"The behavior of England and Wales out in Qatar was absolutely exemplary," Roberts said. "Throughout the home nations' involvement in the tournament there were no arrests or incidents to report, which is a credit to all those who travelled.
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Seth Vertelney
Pro Soccer Wire
There were no arrests among fans of England or Wales at the World Cup in Qatar, according to the UK's football policing lead.
Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police has said it's the first time that no fans from the UK were arrested at a World Cup.
"The behavior of England and Wales out in Qatar was absolutely exemplary," Roberts said. "Throughout the home nations' involvement in the tournament there were no arrests or incidents to report, which is a credit to all those who travelled.
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