فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The “Fatal Tigers” and “Red Man” supporter groups of Fez’s football team have announced a protest demonstration in front of both the Meknes Prefecture and the Fez-Meknes Regional Administration headquarters, opposing what they described as a “policy of restriction and prohibition” preventing Moroccan fans from traveling to attend football matches.
A statement issued by the two groups criticized what they considered contradictory policies by authorities, pointing out Morocco’s capability to organize major international tournaments while “failing” to organize national championship matches with spectators, citing what they described as “baseless” security concerns.
The statement emphasized that freedom of movement and match attendance is a “sacred right” for supporters, considering their presence at their team’s matches an “existential right” that cannot be compromised. The statement indicated that these decisions conflict with Morocco’s aspirations to host continental and global sporting events that require professional organization.
The protesters criticized what they described as “image polishing” in international forums through the construction of stadiums and sports complexes, while “perpetuating misery” by depriving fans of their right to follow matches both inside and outside their cities.
These protests come amid escalating tensions between football fans and Moroccan authorities over restrictions on supporter movement, which authorities say are aimed at maintaining security and public order during matches.
The supporter groups view the travel bans and empty stadium policies as excessive measures that contradict the fundamental principles of football fandom and argue that such restrictions undermine the sport’s community aspect. They maintain that supporting their team, both at home and away matches, is an integral part of their identity as football supporters.
The situation highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing security concerns with fans’ rights to support their teams, particularly as Morocco positions itself as a major venue for international football events.
