Dominican authorities announced that Haiti will be barred from using any stadiums in the Dominican Republic after a violent incident during a CONCACAF Nations League match in Santo Domingo.
The clash erupted when supporters of the two national teams forced their way through entrances, damaging a gate at the venue. The disruption occurred during the scheduled fixture between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, part of the regional competition.
Officials said the decision to prohibit Haitian teams from playing in Dominican stadiums was taken as a direct response to the fan violence, aiming to prevent further incidents and protect the safety of spectators and staff.
The CONCACAF Nations League, which features national sides from North America, Central America and the Caribbean, has previously faced disciplinary actions for crowd trouble, and the current ban adds to ongoing efforts to enforce security standards at matches.
Both football federations have been urged to cooperate with authorities to address the underlying tensions and ensure that future games are conducted without fan interference.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
