A recent game between the teams "Al-Ain" and "Shabab Al-Ahli" during the 23rd round of the Professional League has sparked heated discussions. The event was referred to as the "Derby of Anger" due to incidents that occurred post-match. Athletes expressed the opinion that the situation necessitates stricter safety measures at football matches to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents.
According to the participants, it is essential to extract lessons from what happened and raise awareness among fans about the importance of a supportive culture, imposing strict guidelines on provocateurs and improving the organization of events with mass participation of spectators. Incidents between fans of the two clubs provoked a public outcry, which is completely uncharacteristic for a football environment.
"So far, the reasons for what happened are not clear, and the investigation continues to analyze footage to identify responsible individuals for the arising situation," noted the representative of safety organizations. In light of recent events, veteran coach of his time and football analyst Abdelrahman Mohammed called for strict measures against offenders to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents and maintain respect for the players.
Team leaders and fan representatives have also pointed out that similar situations are unacceptable and can spoil the overall atmosphere in Emirati football. There is a need to enhance fans' awareness, tighten measures, and improve safety at stadiums, prevent provocations, and exert influence on the overall sporting environment.
