CFA and football clubs circle wagons over fan violence

The Cyprus Football Association (CFA) and the island’s football clubs on Friday insisted they are on the right track with regards to the policies they have undertaken to ensure the safety of fans and others at football matches.

Following a meeting, CFA chairman Giorgos Koumas said the association and the clubs had agreed that away fans would continue to be able to attend football matches, that “severe penalties” would be incurred by clubs responsible for violent incidents, and that they...