“North Tier of Tourbillon Closed After Violence Mars Football Match”

THE overflows caused by the Valais supporters on the sidelines of the Rhône derby will not remain without consequence. On Tuesday, the Conference of Directors of the Cantonal Departments of Justice and Police announced in a press release that the north stand of FC Sion will be closed during the reception of Young Boys next Sunday (2:15 p.m.).

Last Saturday, after the slap inflicted by Servette on the red lantern (5-0), the ultras from Sédu faced the Geneva police. On this occasion, five police officers were injured, according to the press release. This is what would have generated this sanction. On a formal level, this closure is taken by the authority responsible for issuing the authorization in Sion.

If, despite these measures, scenes of violence occur again, the authorities would not hesitate to exclude Valais supporters for the next two matches, May 25 against Sion and May 29 in Saint-Gall.

Christian Constantin’s club took note of this decision. It indicates that subscribers to the north tier, as well as those who were in possession of a ticket, will be able to exchange it for a valid entry in sector C. Red lantern, FC Sion, which has just recorded the return of Paolo Tramezzani on the bench, needs his fans more than ever to avoid a barrage of all dangers.