Wednesday 20 May 2009

No place like Rome

English football fans seem to always experience problems when travelling to Rome.

I can remember back to 1997 when England played Italy in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Trouble in the ground, attacks by police. Problems have continued throughout the years of Champions League football, particularly involving Manchester United and Arsenal.

It has prompted the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to issue warnings and suggest "no-go" areas for United fans when they visit Rome for the Champions League final with Barcelona next Wednesday.

Just a thought but if a Western-city like Rome is so unsafe, what on earth are Uefa doing holding the final there?

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