Article 6Y1FV Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water

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

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Paul MacInnes and Alexander Abnos
from US news | The Guardian on (#6Y1FV)
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  • A poorly run experience', one supporter says

Conditions for fans at Sunday's Club World Cup fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico 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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