The authorities have issued a warning after incidents at the 2006 World Cup, though most England fans ‘behaved exceptionally well’ in Gelsenkirchen
The idea of hurling yourself into a tributary of the Rhine is unlikely to be at the forefront of many people’s thinking, especially given the dismal weather that has so for characterised the tournament in Germany. But fans did so at the 2006 World Cup, whenlast played in the city, and authorities are leaving no stone unturned in making sure this game passes off without incident.last weekend, local police said that “99.7%” of England fans “had behaved exceptionally well”.
Around the centre of Frankfurt, and in the fan park that stretches for more than a kilometre down the banks of the Main, all was calm 24 hours out from the match. With heavy rain coming down for much of the day on Wednesday, public gathering was at a minimum, but the flags of St George were beginning to appear, pinned on the awnings of kebab houses and cafes.
There are no official figures on how many England fans will travel to the match, with estimates at anything between 10,000 to 20,000. But Frankfurt, Germany’s financial capital, is a very different city to Gelsenkirchen and a hub for fans from many countries travelling to matches elsewhere in the country. As well as English and Danish fans there has been a substantial Scottish contingent in the city, and Frankfurt’s Turkish community took centre stage on Monday night.
Insufficient public transport is unlikely to be a problem in Frankfurt, with the main train station one of the busiest in Europe and regular trains going to and from the 58,000-capacity Frankfurt Arena. The fact that most supporters will already be in the city and not convening on the day as in Gelsenkirchen should also make a difference. Kick-off is at a more amenable hour too, 6pm local time, meaning everything will be open as fans return from the match .
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