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Australia football fans fume as Melbourne’s Fed Square axes World Cup screenings

The Independent·Ian Ransom·27 days ago
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Melbourne's iconic Fed Square will not broadcast any World Cup matches on its big screen this year, marking the first time in over two decades that the popular public space has foregone the tradition. The decision, announced by venue management on Wednesday, stems from concerns over poor fan behavior during previous Australia games. For more than 20 years, hundreds of thousands of soccer enthusiasts have converged on the heart of Melbourne's central business district to watch Australia compete, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Videos of fans celebrating wildly at the square went viral during the 2022 tournament in Qatar, when the Socceroos advanced to the round of 16. However, these celebrations were marred by a series of incidents, including fans sustaining injuries from flares and projectiles.…

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