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“Some spotty 14-year-old getting over-excited”: Auckland FC CEO on claims of violent threats ahead of kiwi derby

Publish Date
Fri, 1 Nov 2024, 6:36pm
Auckland FC's Hiroki Sakai celebrates after the side's opening goal against Brisbane Roar. Photo / Photosport
Auckland FC's Hiroki Sakai celebrates after the side's opening goal against Brisbane Roar. Photo / Photosport

“Some spotty 14-year-old getting over-excited”: Auckland FC CEO on claims of violent threats ahead of kiwi derby

Publish Date
Fri, 1 Nov 2024, 6:36pm

Extra security has been added for Saturday’s derby between Wellington Phoenix and newcomers Auckland FC amid claims of threats of organised violence from visiting fans on social media.

Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the claims of threats are absolute nonsense.

“I’ve asked Wellington to send me their proof and they haven’t sent me anything.”

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