​Alcohol banned in Amsterdam before Chelsea clash

Football
22 Oct 2019 • 12:24 PM MYT
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Amsterdam's Red Light District will see an alcohol ban in effect before Chelsea face off against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League.

The Dutch authorities in Amsterdam do not want to have any fan incidents on their hands.

It is why they are ensuring that everyone is well behaved in the lead up to the 6:55pm kick off for the game.

There will be no alcohol sales between 12pm and 6pm on that day, with any establishment that flaunts the law facing fines of up to 1,200 euros.

The report of the alcohol ban comes from the AS newspaper in Spain.

"Traditionally, foreign football fans go to the Red Light District before a game. This is accompanied by a lot of drinking. Previously, residents and businesses in the area have suffered huge inconvenience and the police have had to intervene," said a statement in AS.