The State Commission against Violence has proposed a fine of €30,000 for Real Betis due to the incidents that occurred during the derby against Sevilla on March 1. The main reason was the display of two unauthorized banners with messages against the president of Sevilla and the ultra group Biris Norte, which had been expressly prohibited by the competent authority.
The logistics of prevention: how messages are controlled in stadiums 🏟️
Security systems in LaLiga stadiums include protocols for reviewing graphic material before each match. Clubs must submit banners and tifos to the Anti-Violence Commission in advance. In this case, the banners were rejected due to their inflammatory content, but they were still brought in. Video surveillance technology and field delegates were key to identifying those responsible, although the fine falls on the club as the organizing entity of the event.
High-voltage banners: the art of provocation with a cost 💸
It seems some fans confuse the stadium with a contemporary art gallery, although their works do not pass the filter of any selection committee. For €30,000, Betis could have bought silk fabric banners embroidered with messages of universal peace. But no, they preferred to take the risk, and now it's time to dig into their pockets. Of course, next time someone wants to send a message to the executive box, they should use a text message. It's cheaper and leaves no trace.