A group called the Anti-Globalist Assembly is protesting England’s participation in the tournament, accusing Britain of “perpetuating a colonial system, as well as for its active participation in and complicity with the genocide in Gaza”.
It has also said it wants to “denounce the repression, harassment and violence that the Mexico City Government has inflicted upon searching families, activists, defenders of land, water and housing, as well as trans comrades and sex workers”.
At least two protest groups are plotting to ambush fans and cause disruption similar to scenes witnessed at the tournament’s opening match.
There, an unruly mob proceeded to smash up a nearby lorry before hurling flares and stones at police officers.
That disorder is believed to have been sparked by a mob of 200 masked men who broke away from two groups of 800 protesters in the Mexican capital.
Now, police are deploying a staggering 7,500 officers around the Azteca Stadium for the match, which kicks off at 1am UK time on Monday.
This represents the largest security operation ever mounted for an England football fixture, with one police officer present for every 10 supporters inside the ground....<<<Read More>>>...
