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      British GP bosses warn ticketless fans to stay away from 350,000 Silverstone sell-out after Wembley Euro 2020 chaos

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      BRITISH GP bosses say this weekend’s race is a 350,000 sell out and have warned ticketless fans to stay away.The race at Silverstone has been selected as part of one of the Government’s pilot test events and strict coronavirus and security measures are in place.
      Silverstone bosses have warned ticketless fans to stay away from the British GP as it’s a sell outCredit: EPA
      Race chiefs want to avoid a repeat of the shocking scenes that took place at Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at WembleyCredit: PA
      And organisers are determined to ensure there is no repeat of the despicable scenes at Wembley last Sunday where yobs broke into the stadium for the Euro 2020 final.
      Silverstone MD, Stuart Pringle, told SunSport how fans will be subjected to ticket and Covid checks far from the circuit’s entrance to ensure it runs smoothly.
      He said: “We are sold out. We have a sophisticated security system here and we will start the messaging to tell people they should not travel without a ticket.
      “The onsite cars are all listed with automatic number plate recognition, there will be checks at the campsites and park and ride points.”
      Pringle is expecting a 140,000 sell out for Sunday and close to the same figure on Saturday.
      This weekend’s revolutionary schedule will see a Saturday sprint race determining Sunday’s grid for the GP.
      They are also expecting a larger than average crowd for Friday’s practice and qualifying for the sprint race, as F1 shakes up the schedule in an attempt to boost the entertainment.
      After last year’s two races at Silverstone were held behind closed doors, this year’s GP was granted permission to run at full capacity.
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      And Pringle has been working with the government and Public Health England for 18 months and is very clear that the Covid protocols in place must be respected.
      Every fan will have to display proof of a second Covid jab, older than 14 days, through the NHS app.
      Alternatively, they must provide proof of a negative lateral flow test, no older than 48 hours, again via the NHS app.
      Silverstone have made that message clear to all ticket holders and have installed checkpoints across the site to cope with the flow of fans.
      Pringle added: “We have been very clear to our ticket holders about the processes and using the NHS app and the Covid-19 NHS app.
      “You then have to use the NHS app and get the event QR code and screenshot the image. You will need to show that plus your ticket.
      “We will be checking them well before the front gate, so at the park and rides before they board the coaches, or at the campsites.”
      While The Open will run at a reduced capacity this weekend, Silverstone say they can run at capacity after months of discussions with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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      Pringle added: “Silverstone is a 550 acre open air site. We have as many seats as Old Trafford but they are spread over three and a half miles.
      “One of the differences between us and the Open is that they do not have much grandstand capacity and one of Public Health England’s concerns is about unseated capacities.
      “So our unseated capacity is almost identical to the Open attendance is just that we have the grandstands seats on top, which are considered to be controlled and in the open air.
      “The other point to add is that it is not like we are not already checking people coming in.
      “Yes it is another movement but we have a system in place and we have 7,000 people working for us.
      “We have an extra check but a lot of those will be done off site. Around half the attendees will have their apps checked away from the entrance.”
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      Lando Norris breaks silence on being mugged for £40k watch at Wembley and is ‘trying to get in zone’ for British GP

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      LANDO NORRIS has posted an emotional message thanking his supporters after his £40,000 watch was stolen by thugs outside Wembley.The FA have been charged by Uefa after Wembley descended into a warzone at the Euro final — when 2,500 ticketless, drunken thugs stormed the stadium.
      Lando Norris had his £40k watch stolen by thugs outside Wembley after the Euro 2020 finalCredit: Instagram
      The 21-year-old was targeted by thugs while making his way back to his £165k McLaren GT carCredit: Rex
      He has posted this message to his followers on Instagram todayCredit: Instagram
      Terrified families called security for the showpiece event a shambles, with fights breaking out around the ground.
      Britain’s Formula One ace Norris was also mugged for his £40k watch after England’s shootout defeat to Italy.
      The 21-year-old is believed to have been surrounded by a group of people while making his way back to his £165,000 McLaren GT car.
      He was grabbed by one and his prototype Richard Mille watch was forcibly taken, which left the speedster shaken but thankfully physically unharmed.
      His F1 team McLaren released a statement after the incident was exclusively reported by Sun Sport.
      Now Norris has spoken directly to his 3.4 million followers on Instagram about the matter.
      He wrote: “Hi world. Thanks for all the messages everyone.
      “Really means a lot to see so many messages of kindness and love from you all.
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      “Thought I’d let you know that I am doing well I’m trying to make sure that I am ready and in the right zone for this weekend to perform at my best.
      “Love you all and can’t wait to see so many of you back at the track this weekend.”
      Players’ families were caught up in skirmishes, children were   left in tears, a female security guard was trampled and a disabled entrance stormed.
      Last night, there were calls for the FA, which owns Wembley ­stadium, to step up security, amid fears any bids to host future World Cups would be harmed.
      Moments before kick-off on Sunday night, drunk hooligans surged through cordons, sparking chaos.
      Fans who paid £900 and more for tickets then found yobs in their seats refusing to budge. 
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      Friends and families of stars including captain Harry Kane, John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Harry Maguire also saw trouble unfold as dozens barged into their section.
      A source said: “All the players had their kids in there. It was ­terrifying. The wives, girlfriends and children were all crying. There were a couple of fights.
      “None of the relatives or friends had seen anything like this before. They arrived to find seats taken by fans without tickets. And they were rude and really aggressive.
      “It got really nasty and was very upsetting. There were not enough stewards and no police in sight.”
      Rugby star Mike Tindall, 42, and his royal wife Zara, 40, saw two men fighting near their seats — so the burly World Cup winner stepped in.
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      Lewis Hamilton devastated by racist abuse aimed at England’s Euro stars and says nation ‘has a long, long way to go’

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON has spoken about the “devastating” racial abuse targeted at England’s black footballers.The F1 world champion was speaking at the launch of the report from his Hamilton Commission – set up with the Royal Academy of Engineers to improve the representation of Black people within UK motorsport.
      Lewis Hamilton is devastated at the racist abuse suffered by England playersCredit: Reuters
      The F1 world champion posted a message of support on InstagramCredit: instagram
      Hamilton, 36, started the investigation in 2019 and the findings of a 10-month report have identified several key aspects, including racism.
      It comes after Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were targeted by vile racist messages on social media following England’s defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.
      Hamilton said: “We saw the racial abuse online of the football players, which was devastating to see.
      “It shows that the nation still has a long, long way to go. In my personal opinion it stems from education.
      “We also need more support from social media platforms. We had that blackout earlier in the year but it is not enough.
      “We need to stop that abuse that happens online. And this commission highlights one of the areas we can improve and I hope it starts a ripple effect of more change going forwards.”
      He later wrote on his Instagram: “This sort of ignorance has to be stopped. Tolerance and respect for players of colour should not be conditional. Our humanity should not be conditional.
      “Please call out those you see posting hatred online. Challenge them to see the humanity in everyone regardless of their colour.
      “Super proud of how far the England team were able to go. Super proud of Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and the entire team.”
      Bukayo Saka was targeted after missing a penalty on Sunday nightCredit: Reuters
      Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford also received racist messagesCredit: PA
      Hamilton’s decision to set up and fund his own investigation came after he looked at end of season F1 team photos where he says he was reminded about the lack of diversity.
      He said: “Most people know my journey into F1 and my experience being the first Formula One driver of colour.
      “Being in motorsport, I often looked around me and wondered why I was one of the very few people of colour, and it is not just about drivers but job opportunities for mechanics, engineers, marketing and accounting.
      “As I grew more successful, I thought that me being at the front would open more doors to black talent, but at the end of 2019, I was in Abu Dhabi and I was looking at team photos and it was a stark reminder as I zoomed in on those pictures at how little progress had been made in the sport into being more inclusive.
      “That’s when I knew that I needed to do more and where the idea for the Hamilton Commission came from, however, with the extensive research from the team, we realised it is not just the motorsport industry that needs to change.
      “We found there are still systemic issues facing young black people at all levels of the education system that need to be addressed.
      A Marcus Rashford mural was vandalised before fans filled it with messages of loveCredit: PA
      “So we have developed 10 final recommendations to address the issue of diversity in UK motorsport.
      “From this report, I hope we can make long-lasting meaningful progress. We have to ensure that these findings do not go ignored.”
      Hamilton says if he is able to improve the diversity within the sport, it will rank as his greatest achievement; despite being F1’s most successful driver of all time.
      He also admitted during the presentation that he was expelled as a student and will now use the findings to help make improvements in the education system.
      He said: “The thing I will be most proud of at the end of my career or beyond would be to look back at the UK motorsport industry in five, 10, 15 years from now and see it as more representative of our society.
      “A lot of questions have always been asked before about what I would like my legacy to be.
      “When I was younger it was to be a Formula One driver and be regarded as one of the best.

      “But over time I have had success and it is always short-lived the joy that success brings and I have been thinking there must be a reason why I slipped through the cracks and got into the sport and why I am at the front of it.
      “What am I going to do with all these titles? I have discovered my purpose and now I would like to be remembered for much, much more than winning championships.
      “That is an amazing thing on its own, but actually helping people and changing the industry and the view points.
      “We are all the same. We all bleed the same and there is no reason why it should not be as diverse as the world around us.”
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      F1 ace Lando Norris mugged for £40k watch at Wembley as fans ran riot

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      BRIT F1 ace Lando Norris, 21, had his £40,000 watch nicked at Wembley as fans ran riot.Wembley descended into a warzone at the Euro final — when 2,500 ticketless, drunken thugs stormed the stadium.
      Lando Norris at the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco 2021 in Monte CarloCredit: Alpha Press
      A Richard Mille RM 11-03 watch costing £40,000
      Terrified families called security for the showpiece event a shambles, with fights breaking out around the ground.
      Britain’s F1 ace Lando Norris was also mugged for his £40,000 watch after the game with Italy — England’s biggest since 1966.
      Players’ families were caught up in skirmishes, children were    left in tears, a female security guard was trampled and a disabled entrance stormed.
      Last night, there were calls for the FA, which owns Wembley ­stadium, to step up security, amid fears any bids to host future World Cups would be harmed.
      Moments before kick-off on Sunday night, drunk hooligans surged through cordons, sparking chaos.
      Fans who paid £900 and more for tickets then found yobs in their seats refusing to budge. 
      Friends and families of stars including captain Harry Kane, John Stones, Raheem Sterling and Harry Maguire also saw trouble unfold as dozens barged into their section.
      A source said: “All the players had their kids in there. It was ­terrifying. The wives, girlfriends and children were all crying. There were a couple of fights.
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      “None of the relatives or friends had seen anything like this before. They arrived to find seats taken by fans without tickets. And they were rude and really aggressive.
      “It got really nasty and was very upsetting. There were not enough stewards and no police in sight.”
      Rugby star Mike Tindall, 42, and his royal wife Zara, 40, saw two men fighting near their seats — so the burly World Cup winner stepped in. One fan suffered a ­broken nose, with Princess Anne’s daughter Zara mopping up blood from her seat with a hankie.
      A source said: “At least one of the fans didn’t have a ticket. Mike was trying to break up the fight.”
      After the game, motor racing ace Lando was ambushed by yobs as he got into his £165,000 McLaren GT supercar. He was then grabbed by one while another tore off his prototype Richard Mille watch.
      An eyewitness told The Sun: “Lando was held and another ­robber pulled off his watch in a split second. Lando looked pretty shaken up. Security had been a nightmare all night.”
      He had earlier posted a photo of himself at the game for his 3.4million online followers. A spokesman for his McLaren team said he was “understandably shaken”.
      Lando Norris was mugged at the wheel of his McLaren supercar at Wembley’s car park
      Stewards replace barricades after they were knocked over outside Wembley at the Euro finalCredit: AP
      England fans inside Wembley help to ‘eject’ people storming the gates
      Security sources estimate thousands broke in without tickets. 
      One said: “Analysis of video footage shows around 2,500 ticketless yobs storming in. But, the fact is, the stadium is not policed because Wembley won’t pay the bill for it. Security is left to poorly paid stewards to deal with and they were totally overrun. Serious questions need to be asked.” 
      Thugs circulated pictures of match tickets and Covid-negative test barcodes before the kick-off to trick and overwhelm staff.
      Once past Covid screens, they gathered in large groups and charged over barriers, knocking aside anyone in their path.
      One video shows scores clambering through and sprinting to the entrance as a female steward falls screaming to the floor. 
      Another obtained by the Sun shows disabled access doors being breached by dozens of male and female gatecrashers. 
      A man was also seen being repeatedly kicked in the head and body after falling to the ground.
      At one point, a frustrated fan turns on stewards standing by and shouts: “Do your f***ing job!” 
      Ex-footballer Lee Ebden, 37, now a consultant, took his 66-year-old dad John to the game, paying more than £800 each.
      But they were shocked to see mobs storming a disabled entrance then found groups of ticketless fans all around them.
      Lee, of Macclesfield, said: “I’ve never felt so scared or ashamed as I was at Wembley at what should have been a great night. The ­stewards and police completely lost control — to call it an horrendous shambles is a complete understatement. As I went through the turnstile, a bloke in an England shirt tried to squeeze in with me. They were all doing it.”
      Tory MP Alec Shelbrooke warned of repercussions for future tournaments. He said: “Fifa will be watching these scenes carefully and taking a very dim view. I hope those who instigated it are met with the full force of the law.”

      The Met Police reported at least 86 arrests in London, including 53 at Wembley, for ABH, drunk and disorderly behaviour and criminal damage. A total of 19 officers were also injured, with Police Federation chairman Ken Marsh calling the scenes a “national disgrace”.
      Boris Johnson’s spokesman said: “Those scenes were unacceptable and we condemn violence, anti- social behaviour and abuse in the strongest possible terms.”
      The FA said it would carry out a full review and apologised to law-abiding fans for the “unprecedented level of public disorder”. The Met promised to “actively pursue and investigate offenders”.    
      Final was a dangerous experienceENGLAND has a new generation of supporters — drunk on lager, crazed on cocaine and set on unleashing maximum violence.
      What I witnessed on Wembley Way was like a trip back to the thuggery which dogged English teams in tournaments in the ’80s.
      The launching of bottles and cans. Jumping on top of vans and stalls, trying to smash in roofs. 
      Then, finally and shamefully, the storming of the gates of the stadium — putting thousands of decent ticket-holding fans at risk.
      Having attended hundreds of games at home and abroad, this was one of the most dangerous experiences I’ve had in football.
      By 1pm, seven hours before kick-off, those on Wembley Way were putting their safety at risk. 
      The crossroads by the BoxPark was the first danger zone. Thousands were crammed in there, and nearly all thought it funny to send missiles of bottles and half-full lager cans through the air, seeing if they could take some unsuspecting soul down.
      How they laughed, those idiots, climbing lampposts, lighting and throwing flares.
      By 3pm, I witnessed thugs sniffing cocaine. Scores of bottles and cans fizzed through the air. Fights broke out down side roads. Families cowered and hurried by.
      Up by the stadium, thousands were drinking, throwing and celebrating when others were hit.
      The gates opened and all hell broke out. The disabled section inside the stadium suddenly filled with aggressive idiots. Punters were shoved out of their seats.
      My memories of the biggest day in England’s football history for 55 years? Six hours outside full of menace, broken glass, bloodied bodies, fear among fans. Four hours inside of embattled stewards and frightened families.
      And a relief that a real tragedy had not befallen us.

      By Duncan Wright, Senior football reporter

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      Lewis Hamilton reveals he’s been in tears during fight against racism in F1 as he explains why he couldn’t stay quiet

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has revealed he has broken down in tears during his fight against racism in Formula 1.The seven-time world champion has been at the centre of the #WeRaceAsOne message the sport have promoted since the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement.
      Hamilton has led Formula One’s fight against racismCredit: AFP
      He has also been integral in promoting the taking of the kneeCredit: Reuters
      But it has been an incredibly challenging role for Hamilton, who admits one of the most difficult moments came when F1 – who control the broadcasting of their events – cut away from some of the drivers taking the knee at the Styrian Grand Prix to show Red Bull skydivers.
      Speaking to The Guardian, he said: “This wrath of emotions came up and I couldn’t contain myself. I was in tears.
      “And this stuff came up that I’d suppressed over all these years. And it was so powerful and sad and also releasing. 
      “And I thought, ‘I can’t stay quiet. I need to speak out because there are people experiencing what I’m experiencing, or 10 times worse. Or 100 times worse. And they need me right now.’
      “And so when I did speak out, that was me letting the Black community know: ‘I hear you and I stand with you.'”
      He then went on to add: “I don’t see it as a burden. It was definitely liberating to be able to be open and speak about things.
      “For people to know that there’s much more to me than perhaps they realised from watching me on TV. 
      “I feel like I was built for this. There’s a reason it was suppressed over all that time.
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      “And if it happened any sooner I wouldn’t be ready, wouldn’t be strong enough to handle it. I wouldn’t be able to do my job as well and do both things at the same time. 
      “But now I’m equipped with the tools to do so. I look at my niece and nephew. I look at my little cousins and I think ‘How can I make things better for you guys and your friends?'”
      Hamilton’s inspirational determination to stand up for what he believes in also led to Mercedes changing the colour of their cars for the 2020 season to black.
      They have carried this design on into the 2021 season.
      Meanwhile, Hamilton is currently bidding to eclipse Michael Schumacher by winning a record eighth Formula 1 world title.
      However, the Brit has his work cut out as he trails rival Max Verstappen by 32 points after nine of 23 races.
      Next up for the drivers is Hamilton’s home circuit of Silverstone on July 18.
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      Lewis Hamilton won’t retire until he’s in 40s and latest Mercedes contract will not be last in F1, predicts Toto Wolff

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      LEWIS HAMILTON will race on until his 40s, says his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff.The seven-time Formula One champ signed a new contract last week that will see him race for another two years with Mercedes.
      Lewis Hamilton will race on into his 40s, according to Mercedes team boss Toto WolffCredit: PA
      But Wolff doesn’t think that will be the moment the Brit retires, instead predicting more years of success for the motorsport legend.
      This is despite the man himself saying that he ‘doesn’t plan to be here until I’m 40’ after the Austrian Grand Prix.
      Wolff told F1: “I’m pretty sure it’s not his last contract.
      “I think he always flirts with the thought that this may be the last contract and in a way, it keeps the options open for the last.
      “But no, it’s not going to be his last.”
      There were rumours that Hamilton was ready to call it quits after this season.
      He currently trails Red Bull rival Max Verstappen by 32 points at the top of the standings.
      But Wolff has since confirmed he was never in doubt that Hamilton would stay.

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      The 49-year-old Austrian told Sky Sports F1: “It was very easy.
      “We didn’t want to make the mistake that we did last time, when we dragged it on over the whole year simply because we were busy racing.
      “This time we thought it’s a more difficult championship and we want to have stability in the team.
      “Lewis and I were pretty clear early on that this would be continued.”

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      Australian Grand Prix CANCELLED due to Covid restrictions as F1 bosses expected to add new race to calendar in its place

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      AUSTRALIAN GP bosses have cancelled this year’s race due to Covid-19 restrictions.The race in Melbourne was originally scheduled to kick off the season back in March but was shifted back to November.
      The Australian GP has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictionsCredit: AFP
      However, with the country still having strict immigration rules, it will not be possible for the sport to travel to Down Under.
      Nevertheless, F1 chiefs are confident they can still plug the gap and deliver a record-breaking 23 race calendar.
      A statement from F1 said: “While it is disappointing we won’t be racing in Australia this season, we are confident we can deliver a 23 race season in 2021.
      “And we have a number of options to take forward to replace the place left vacant by the Australian Grand Prix.
      “We will be working through the details of those options in the coming weeks and will provide further updates once those discussions are concluded.”
      The Australian leg of the MotoGP season has also been scrapped for the same reason.
      Another race is expected to be added to the 2021 F1 calendar in place of Australia.
      The location is yet to be confirmed but the most likely option seems to be two races in Austin, Texas.

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      Portimao, Portugal has also been mentioned but with the Brazilian GP also in doubt, both venues could be utilised.
      Australian F1 legend Mark Webber said: “I’m shattered that we can’t hold a Formula 1 event in Australia for another year.
      “It’s a real shame as we’re world class at pulling these types of events off as an organisation.”
      Webber’s fellow Aussie – McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo said: “It’s a huge disappointment for all of the drivers that we won’t be coming down to Australia in November, but we understand the reasons.
      “For me personally, I can’t wait to have the chance to race at home again, and it’ll be even sweeter when we do because it’s been so long.
      “Fingers crossed things can change for 2022 and we get to see the awesome fans at Albert Park again and put on a good show for them.”
      We regret to announce that the 2021 #AusGP has been cancelled due to restrictions & logistical challenges relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.#F1 https://t.co/aDmCA8s6nx— F1 Australian Grand Prix (@ausgrandprix) July 6, 2021

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      Full crowds WILL return to UK sports from July 19 without vaccine passports, Boris Johnson confirms

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      UK SPORTS will welcome back full crowds this summer WITHOUT the need for vaccine passports, Boris Johnson has confirmed.The Prime Minister officially confirmed the end of lockdown restrictions from July 19 in his press conference earlier this evening.
      Sports stadiums in the UK will be able to welcome full crowds after July 19Credit: Reuters
      The lifting of restrictions on attendance figures has been announced by Boris JohnsonCredit: AP
      From later this month, capacity crowds inside stadiums will be allowed.
      But unlike in recent pilot events, spectators will NOT need to show evidence of a double Covid-19 vaccination – unless venues demand it or the pandemic problems significantly worsen.
      The British Grand Prix, on July 18, has already been confirmed as another test so will have 140,000 people at Silverstone on race day.
      But other fixtures such as the Goodwood races at the end of July and England’s Test cricket series against India which starts on August 4 should see full stands.
      And football clubs across the pyramid, including in the Premier League and EFL, will follow suit when the new 2021-22 season gets underway next month.
      However, should England win Euro 2020, a public celebration or parade would not take place until after July 19.
      Either a double jab or a negative rapid flow test has been a mandatory requirement for fans attending recent test events such as at Wimbledon and the Euros.
      It has only taken on average 20-30 seconds to check these per person.

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      Wimbledon has been used as one of the test events as lockdown restrictions easeCredit: AFP
      Fans attending sporting events this year have had to prove they are double vaccinated or tested negativeCredit: Getty

      And even though stadiums and events will not need to demand the passport, some businesses and organisers may choose to still make it a necessity for admission should they wish to.
      That could see fans needing to show proof of their two vaccinations or a recent negative test result via the NHS app.
      For fans travelling to matches overseas, they will be subject entirely on the rules in that country.
      One sports leader told The Times: “Given the relaxations due to be announced and the numbers at Wimbledon and the Euros it is hard to imagine that there will be any restrictions of numbers attending matches a sports events.”

      Various test events have been staged in recent months including the FA Cup and Carabao Cup finals with limited numbers inside Wembley and the World Snooker Championships at the Crucible.
      From the 58,000 people who attended the staged events, including one at a nightclub, 28 coronavirus cases were identified.
      Wimbledon confirmed Centre Court and No1 Court will be full for the quarter-finals at the All England Club this week – with Centre also welcoming the full 15,000 in for the semis and final.
      That will be the first time since before the pandemic began that a UK sporting fixture will welcome a 100 per cent capacity.
      Across London at Wembley for the Euros semi-finals and final this week, 60,000 spectators will be allowed in – two-thirds of the 90,000 national stadium.
      Virtually the whole of the 2020-21 season was played behind closed doorsCredit: Getty
      A full 140,000 crowd will be admitted into Silverstone for the British Grand Prix on July 18Credit: EPA
      Wembley will welcome 60,000 fans into the ground for the last three Euros gamesCredit: AP
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