Mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema has declared the Johan Cruijff Arena and surrounding places a 'safety risk area' ahead of Ajax vs Rangers.
The call stems from troubled at last season's match between the Eredivisie champions and Benfica, where a large amount of pyrotechnics were set off. Supporters have been warned off wearing face covering clothing such as balaclavas, which can result in a six-month stadium ban.
Shopkeepers in the Red Light District in the city centre are temporarily not allowed to sell alcohol. The ban applies today (September 6th) from 6:00pm to 3:00am and on September 7th from 12:00pm to 12:00am. A statement reads: "The Johan Cruijff Arena and its surroundings have been designated as a safety risk area around the Ajax and Rangers football match. Anyone in this area can be subjected to a preventive search on Wednesday, September 7 from 3:00 to 11:00pm.
