First French city to ban alcohol

British supporters are considering to be among the worst in Europe. And those fanatical and trouble makers will face new 'law' just before the European championship in France. That is why Lens is becoming the first city to completely ban the alcohol before England - Wales game who is scheduled to be played on Thursday, 16 June at 15.00 CET. Amid fears of hooliganism, alcohol will be prohibited on 16 June from 06.00 CET and will terminate on 17 June at 06.00 CET. Controls will be harsh as police will check all supporters coming in while those without tickets are urged to stay away. Those fans with tickets will be told that they can consume alcohol in the fan zones.
At three other games playing in this north French city authorities will also restrict alcohol: group games Albania - Switzerland (11 June) and Czech Republic - Turkey (21 June) as well as a round 16 game (25 June). There are also concerns about England - Russia (11 June) in Marseille but there are no warnings yet for this game.