Union wants to take tough action after supporters’ complaints of inappropriate behavior: “The stadium must be a safe place for everyone”

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Some female supporters of competition leader Union submitted a letter to the Brussels club on Sunday after unwanted touching during the home match against STVV on January 21. “These ‘fans’ will never be welcome in our stadium again,” said Union.

The facts are said to have occurred in the eastern stands of the Joseph Mariën stadium. “After reports from female fans about unwanted touching, Union is in contact with the police to identify the perpetrators,” the competition leader wrote in a statement on its website. “The club absolutely wants the stadium to be a safe place for everyone and that everyone feels safe there.

“For the next matches – on the field of Club Brugge (07/02) and at home against Westerlo (10/02) – our stewards have been briefed to intervene immediately if inappropriate behavior is detected. Stewards and security personnel are also the first point of contact for people who feel unsafe. For home games, this will also be visibly announced on the digital boarding. In the near future, the club will meet with experts and local organizations in the field so that the safety and integrity of every person can be guaranteed. Those responsible will be identified and prosecuted. These ‘fans’ will never be welcome in the stadium again,” it continues.

CEO Philippe Bormans also strongly disapproves of this behavior. “The club had already started implementing procedures to increase the safety of everyone in the stands during a match, on the street and in our Club House. These procedures will be developed immediately with a focus on tackling all forms of sexism and misogyny.”

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