Policing Expenses for Football Matches 2019-2023
August 6, 2025
From 2019 to 2023, the government spent approximately €7.5 million on the policing of football matches, with 18 matches classified as high-risk in 2023. The Minister of Justice stated that the total cost is borne by the state, not the clubs. Furthermore, from 2017 to 2024, there were 230 arrests of fans for violence at stadiums. The policing costs vary each year, with 2023 having the highest expenditure. The government claims that stadium violence is tackled through strict law enforcement.