This was the image of the last semi-final meetings of the Europa League Conference. During the encounter between AZ Alkmaar and West Ham, a group of Dutch supporters attacked the relatives of West Ham players inside the stadium, the Hammers intervened to defend their friends and family.
In a statement, the Dutch club announced that 43 identified individuals were now banned from stadiums and said further bans may follow in the future. The club said: “AZ have issued 43 stadium bans in response to the troubles of the past week. This concerns the visitors who were involved in the misbehavior surrounding the European semi-final in Alkmaar. It is not excluded that other stadium bans will be issued at local level. In addition to this club decision, the criminal investigation by the authorities is still ongoing.
Action is expected to be taken for Sunday’s Eredivisie game between AZ and PSV Eindhoven, the first at the AFAS Stadion since the incident. incidents before deciding on any action or sanction against AZ.
