Celtic fans whose names printed on their ticket don't match their passport details are being denied entry to tonight's UEFA Champions League encounter against Atalanta in Italy.
The club's Supporter Liaison Officer had sounded the alarm regarding the Gewiss Stadium's stringent entry policies earlier today in a 10-point rundown of things fans should be aware of – however it now appears some fans are being denied entry and sent to a holding pen.
As posted to X (formerly Twitter) by the account Raised on Celtic, travelling supporters can be seen boxed in between official UEFA stewards, perimeter fencing and the police.
If name doesn't match ticket they are sending Celtic fans to a holding area. If you are in that position I'd hold off outside until see what happens pic.twitter.com/igNvNUiOUY
— RaisedOnCeltic (@Raised_OnCeltic) October 23, 2024
As per the SLO's advice, fans attending tonight's game are required to have their passport as ID with an ID that matches the name on their ticket; the ticket QR code is single use; Atalanta maintain the right to enter; banners must be checked by stadium security; and body searches are mandatory.
The SLO adds that bags cannot be larger than A4 in size; phone chargers are not allowed; fans will be held in the stadium at full-time; and shuttle busses will transport fans after the match.
In summary: You need Passport as ID ID must match name on ticket QR code has single use Atalanta have final say on entry Banners need to be checked at gates Body searches on entry No bags bigger than A4 No phone chargers Holdback at FT Shuttle buses back after the match pic.twitter.com/ChIdPQNhel
— CELTIC FC SLO (@CelticFCSLO) October 23, 2024
