Before Euro 2024 kicks off in Germany this June, the U.K. government has something other than fair play on its mind: keeping its enthusiastic citizens out of trouble.
About half a million football fans from England and Scotland are expected to travel to Germany for the event, and U.K. officials are already voicing their concern about the spectators’ alcohol intake. Anticipating the rowdy crowds, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) released official guidance urging people to “drink responsibly” and “respect local laws” during the games. The advice also warned that fans might not be let into the stadium if they are visibly intoxicated.
