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Mark Walker

Ticketless Tartan Army members given stern warning by FBI, ahead of World Cup

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Tartan Army fans have been warned not to go anywhere near Miami's Hard Rock Stadium for Scotland's showdown with Brazil if they don't have a ticket... by the FBI.

Steve Clarke's side face Brazil for the fifth time at a World Cup in their final group game, which will be played in Florida.

Scotland fans have already been advised to take care because the game will take place during the hurricane season.

And supporters have also been told not to go on any planned marches because of the sweltering heat and humidity of Miami.

And now America's Federal Bureau of Investigation have told fans not to even think of turning up to the stadium.

The warning has been issued because there will be heightened security following last year's Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia at the Hard Rock Stadium, which saw thousands of fans rush the turnstiles and gain access to the ground.


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FBI deputy director Andrew Bailey said: "I don’t want to get into tactics, techniques and procedures for the games at the Hard Rock Stadium.

"But if you don't have a ticket, don't go near the stadium.

"The law enforcement professionals that stand with us in partnership with their federal colleagues have the experience and the intelligence necessary and the manpower and equipment necessary, to mitigate those risks.

"Security zones will be in place and I would again urge fans without tickets not to travel to the match venue.

"Go to designated fan zones instead.

"I can confidently say that the work being done to ensure the safety and security of this event is very strong for the World Cup."

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