Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Federation Square bans Socceroos World Cup screenings over past fan misbehavior

Melbourne's Federation Square will not screen Socceroos matches at the next World Cup, citing misbehavior by some fans during previous tournaments. The decision punishes thousands of supporters who gathered peacefully to celebrate Australia's 2022 Qatar campaign, which drew international acclaim. Critics argue the venue's ban represents institutional overreach and a failure to manage fan behavior proportionally.

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