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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Paul MacInnes and Alexander Abnos

Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water

Fans reported tight crowds and a lack of water access amid hot temperatures over the weekend.
Fans reported tight crowds and a lack of water access amid hot temperatures over the weekend. Photograph: Catherine Ivill/AMA/Getty Images

Conditions for fans at the Club World Cup fixture on Sunday between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, have been described as “dangerous” and “horrific” after attenders struggled to get access to water and experienced tightly packed crowds amid temperatures of at least 31C/88F in the stadium.

Supporters have told of having to dispose of full water bottles before entering the ground, of people in distress inside the venue and of lines that lasted 45 minutes to get access to water that was for sale.

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