فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Morocco – The 5% ticket allocation reserved for visiting supporters in Professional League matches has reignited debate, amid growing calls to review this cap, which some fan groups consider unsuitable given the scale of certain fixtures and the seating capacity of some stadiums.
According to converging reports, this percentage is applied within organizational and security considerations, particularly for high-risk matches. However, its near-uniform implementation across different stadiums—regardless of capacity or the importance of the game—has become an increasingly discussed issue within sports circles.
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Repeated Protests and Boycotts
In recent weeks, supporter groups from several national clubs have expressed reservations regarding the quota allocated to them in away fixtures, arguing that the fixed percentage does not reflect the size of their fan bases.
There have also been instances of match boycotts in protest against the reduction of tickets granted to visiting supporters. This has affected the atmosphere of several games, some of which were played with limited attendance or in nearly empty stands.
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Sporting and Commercial Impact
Observers of Moroccan football believe that the continuation of this situation could affect the competitive atmosphere of matches and diminish the league’s television and marketing appeal, at a time when supervising bodies are seeking to enhance the image of the national football product both domestically and internationally.
On the other hand, sports sources emphasize that ticket allocations are determined according to regulatory frameworks and safety standards, taking into account the specific nature of each match.
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A Balanced Approach Needed
As the debate continues, analysts argue that addressing the issue of ticket quotas for visiting supporters has become necessary to preserve a healthy competitive atmosphere—one that balances security and organizational requirements with fans’ right to attend and contribute to the spectacle that forms an essential part of national football identity.
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Source: Fès News Media
