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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Paul MacInnes

Fans allowed to stand at European ties for the first time since 1988

 Dortmund’s safe standing South Stand, or yellow wall is set to be fully restored in European competition.
Dortmund’s safe standing South Stand, or yellow wall is set to be fully restored in European competition. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer

Fans are to be allowed to stand at European fixtures for the first time since 1988 next season after Uefa announced a trial of safe standing.

A ban imposed in the aftermath of the Heysel Stadium disaster, which has been in place for more than 30 years, is to be reviewed. Uefa delegates will observe safe standing at Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League fixtures in the 2022-23 campaign before coming to a long-term decision.

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