LET THEM BE CRUSHED

Last updated : 26 March 2007 By Ed

MUSC-France wishes to inform you of the following:

UEFA has given its verdict and fined Manchester United €9,256 (CHF 15,000) for « the improper conduct » of the United fans at the Lille away game, which included the setting-off of ONE flare. A CRS policeman was quick to react and took several photographs from the Trannin stand top tier, where the MUSC France members were gathered.

The decision regarding the total havoc at the stadium entrance and away end is contradicted by the declarations Platini has addressed to MUSC France : according to the UEFA President, the organisers of the game are the first in line in being responsible for security.

UEFA has understandably no power to sanction the police who set off tear-gas in an enclosed area, which is much more dangerous than a flare…

As a result, MUSC France has taken legal action and has also lodged a complaint to the French Interior Minister's Police Complaints Authority.

In order to give more weight to our complaint, MUSC France invites any person victim or witness of the incidents in Lens to write to the Public Prosecutor.

Bellow you'll find a letter plan with the translation of the sentences we recommend you use. We would be very grateful if you could send MUSC France a copy of your complaints.