Organisation of Matches
Associations that organise matches shall:
a) assess the degree of risk posed by matches and notify the FIFA bodies of those that are especially high-risk;
b) comply with and implement existing safety rules (FIFA regulations, national laws, international agreements) and take every safety pre- caution demanded by circumstances before, during and after the match and if incidents occur;
c) ensure the safety of players and offi cials of the visiting team during their stay;
d) keep local authorities informed and collaborate with them actively and effectively;
e) ensure that law and order are maintained in the stadiums and immediate surroundings and that matches are organised properly. Article 72 ff. Liability for spectator conduct 1 The host association is liable for improper conduct among spectators, regardless of the question of culpable conduct or culpable oversight, and, depending on the situation, may be fi ned. Further sanctions may be imposed in the case of serious disturbances.
2 The guest association is liable for improper conduct among its own group of supporters, regardless of the question of culpable conduct or culpable oversight, and, depending on the situation, may be fi ned. Supporters occupying the guest sector of a stadium are regarded as the guest association’s supporters, unless proven to the contrary.
3 Improper conduct includes violence towards persons or objects, letting off incendiary devices, throwing missiles, displaying racist or insulting slogans in any form, or uttering racist or insulting sounds, or invading the pitch.
4 An association’s liability as described in par. 1 and 2 also includes matches played on neutral ground, especially at fi nal competitions.