Citation

Andrews C. Engineering and Technology 2014; 9(5): 32-35.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Institution of Electrical Engineers)

DOI

10.1049/et.2014.0523

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Twenty-five years after Hillsborough, football's world governing body FIFA insists that security and safety features are part of stadium design. However, World Cup 2014 organizers have a whole host of security issues with which to contend. Brazil also has its share of football (soccer) hooligans. Last December, rioting fans stopped a league game between Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama. In March, a Santos fan was killed by rival Sao Paolo supporters. There were 30 fatalities at Brazilian football matches in 2013 and 23 in 2012. Organized gangs linked to crime cartels are behind much of the violence. A secret government report highlighted official fears about disgruntled Brazilians or politically motivated groups disrupting the World Cup with strikes and demonstrations. Security and safety is the responsibility of the government and host cities as well as the organizing body and host stadiums.

Language: en