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Fed Square scraps World Cup screenings citing 'antisocial' behaviour
Key takeaways
- Public screenings of World Cup matches will be axed by Melbourne's Fed Square, following safety concerns.
- Fed Square chief executive Katrina Sedgwick says safety issues stemming from the use of flares in past years triggered the decision.
- Football supporters say fans are being blamed and punished for the actions of a few bad actors.
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Public screenings of World Cup matches will be axed by Melbourne's Fed Square, following safety concerns.
Fed Square chief executive Katrina Sedgwick says safety issues stemming from the use of flares in past years triggered the decision.
Football supporters say fans are being blamed and punished for the actions of a few bad actors.
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