Football Enthusiasts from Wales just Arrested and Detained in Armenia

According to the FAW, more than thirty supporters of Wales’ national football team were taken into custody in Armenia prior to the European Championship qualifier.

In Yerevan’s capital, about 1,200 spectators had gathered ahead of Saturday’s qualifier.

The Foreign Office is involved, and the Football Association of Wales stated that 32 supporters had been taken into custody.

“We are aware of the situation and we are in regular discussions with the travelling police and FSA

Cymru monitoring the situation,” read the statement.

“FSA Cymru are the fan embassy who have contact with the local authorities as well as South Wales Police who are here to liaise with local law enforcement.”

• Football fans’ caution following their Armenian cab journey
• Wales is ready for Armenia, a crucial European qualifier.

It follows a warning from a female fan on Friday about a distressing taxi journey where the driver allegedly got in the back with her and asked for “sexual favours” instead of payment.

A victory against Armenia could see Wales qualify for Euro 2024 in Germany, if Croatia lose to Latvia.

However, victory on Saturday, and against Turkey on Tuesday, would seal the team’s passage to the tournament.

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