Toulouse. Travelers settle on a football field, 1300 young people deprived of tournament
The tournament was to be played on July 2 and 3. “After consultation with the municipality of Aussonne, the Steering Committee of Étoile Aussonnaise Football regrets to inform you of the cancellation of the tournament”indicated the Aussonne club on his facebook page this Monday. Since June 19, the grounds of the small club on the outskirts of Toulouse have been occupied by around forty caravans belonging to travelers.
1,300 young people from 50 clubs were expected
“Our facilities are still invaded by many caravans despite all the efforts made by the municipal services to put an end to this wild occupation, specify the leaders of Étoile Aussonnaise Football. A negotiated agreement had given us hope of a quick departure for some occupants and a change of location for others, but unfortunately it has not been respected to date. » The tournament was to bring together more than 1,300 young people ranging from the U6 to U17 categories, with the invitation of 50 clubs.
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“We are therefore not very confident that the situation will improve significantly, not to mention that it will take several days to restore the occupied football pitches. We can no longer ensure the preparation of the reception of a hundred teams in good conditions and in a secure environment. Hence this decision that we take with great sadness and bitterness.adds the press release.