New Delhi, July 24 -- Comparing it with data recorded during 2024 UEFA European Championships, it was found that a total of 1,302 incidents linked to football were reported in the UK which resulted in 321 arrests. However, this year football related incidents totaled up to 1,008 that occurred in licensed venues, suggesting it be the second highest number for a comparable tournament.

Meanwhile, during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, around 123 people were detained in the UK after 573 incidents were reported. Considering England's last five international tournaments, UK recorded the highest number overall incidents during Euro 2020 when the tally stood at 2,345 and arrests at 599. This tournament was played in various countries because of the...