Link here: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=632388&sec=worldcup2010&&cc=5739 Nineteen feared dead at Ivory Coast match March 30, 2009 According to a representative at the match, the incident occurred before kick-off, however the game was allowed to go ahead. At least 19 people were killed in a stadium crush. A rush by spectators led to the collapse of a wall, medical officials said. Police then fired tear gas to clear the crowd, causing a stampede which also left many people seriously injured. The tragedy followed similar incidents which have marred international matches in Africa in the last decade, including two separate ones in Zambia and the death of 13 people in Zimbabwe nine years ago. FIFA instigated a programme of stadium inspections across Africa before the 2010 World Cup qualifiers and Abidjan's Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium was passed as safe for international matches. The stadium was sold out in advance of the game after cut-price tickets were put on sale.
another link. very sad news . cannot believe this is still happening http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Wo...e_At_World_Cup_Qualifier_Match_In_Ivory_Coast
A 62 year old umpire who's name escapes has refereed/umpired his last ever game of cricket, important stuff.
RIP I can't believe this type of thing can still happen at a stadium & as for the police firing tear gas, have they learnt nothing ?
What's the betting that a certain tabloid sewer rat publication blames the fans for trying to see a footbal match?? Mind you, as they're Africans, the story won't get much coverage from the racist cnuts!!!! We know how it feels, hope we as a club stand together with these poor people and give them any support we can. Ar Dheis De go raibh a n-anam