Argentina`s Minister of National Security, Patricia Bullrich, has submitted a list containing the names of more than 15,000 football supporters known for violent behaviour to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires. These individuals will be prohibited from attending this summer`s Club World Cup tournament, which is scheduled to take place in the United States.
“The list comprises over 15,000 people who are banned from stadiums,” stated Bullrich, as reported by Reuters. She highlighted the importance of this measure, adding, “For us, this is extremely vital because no violent individual who has committed offenses in Argentine stadiums will be permitted to attend this sporting event.”
The compilation of names was facilitated by the `Tribuna Segura` program. This initiative is designed to identify and restrict access for individuals who have previously been banned from stadiums in Argentina.
Bullrich, who has served in her current role since the commencement of President Javier Milei`s administration in 2023, provided statistics on the program`s impact: “Since the current government began, `Tribuna Segura` has monitored more than four million individuals across 1,328 matches. We have successfully identified 1,166 people with active arrest warrants and have issued over 40 administrative orders preventing stadium entry.”
The Club World Cup tournament is set to be held in the U.S. from June 14 to July 13. It will feature participation from two major Argentine clubs: Boca Juniors and River Plate. Boca Juniors has been drawn into Group C, where they will face Germany`s Bayern Munich, Portugal`s Benfica, and New Zealand`s Auckland City in the initial stage. Meanwhile, River Plate is in Group F and will compete against Italy`s Inter Milan, Mexico`s Monterrey, and Japan`s Urawa Red Diamonds during their group stage matches.
