Rome braces itself for English fans’ invasion before Ukraine match
by Angela Giuffrida in Rome from World news | The Guardian on (#5KT6K)
Security stepped up at airport, bars and Olympic Stadium ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash
Rome has increased security at airports, tourist hotspots, bars and the Olympic Stadium as the Italian capital braces itself for the possible arrival of hundreds of English fans before England's Euro 2020 quarter-final match against Ukraine on Saturday.
Upon Italy's request, Uefa cancelled all tickets sold since Monday to England supporters resident in the UK over fears people would attempt to flout the five-day coronavirus quarantine rule in place for travellers arriving from Britain.
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