Monaco ban Anderlecht fans from principality for Europa League clash
Wednesday 18 November 2015 11:31, UK
Monaco have banned Anderlecht fans from entering the principality for their Europa League group game at the Stade Louis on II November 26.
The decision comes in the wake of last Friday's attacks in Paris, where 129 people were killed when terrorists targeted several locations across the city, including the Stade de France.
"The Monaco government has made the decision to ban the presence of the Anderlecht fans on its territory, and consequently at the Stade Louis II, on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, date of the game between the two sides in the Europa League," read a statement from AS Monaco.
"This decision follows the dramatic events that happened in Paris, prompting the Monaco principality to raise its vigilance level and prioritise the mobilisation of the police forces."
Monaco added that both UEFA and Anderlecht have backed the decision.
Meanwhile, France's secretary of state for sport has confirmed that Ligue 1 and 2 fixtures will go ahead across the country this weekend, despite calls for games to be postponed due to security fears.
"We have to continue living our lives," said Thierry Braillard.
"Everyone is going to have to get into the frame of mind that life goes on. I think that right now we need reassurance."
