Wisła Kraków Goes to Prosecutor's Office: Conflict Over Fan Entry for Match Against Śląsk Wrocław Escalates

Tension in Polish football has reached a critical point following the official announcement by Śląsk Wrocław, which refused to admit an organized group of Wisła Kraków fans to the league match. The leading argument from the Wrocław club was unspecified security concerns, which met with an immediate and firm riposte from the management of the "White Star". President Jarosław Królewski announced that the club would not limit itself to sporting protests but would take the matter to criminal court. Wisła is currently demanding severe penalties for Śląsk from disciplinary bodies, including point deductions in the table and stadium closure, arguing that blocking fans strikes at the foundations of sporting competition. As part of an unusual protest, the Kraków club engaged in sponsoring the care of capybaras at the municipal zoo, serving as an ironic commentary on the absurdity of the allegations about the supposed threat posed by fans from Kraków. This situation sheds light on a broader problem in Polish football, where mass events are becoming subject to the free interpretation of regulations by host clubs. The football community fears that this precedent could lead to the permanent exclusion of fan groups from away matches without factual basis. The rules for admitting away fans in Poland are regulated by a PZPN resolution, which obliges the host to make available at least 5 percent of the stadium's capacity for visiting supporters, unless the police or administrative authorities issue a ban due to documented risk. On the sporting front, the clash between Stal Rzeszów and Ruch Chorzów provided excitement. The team from Silesia managed to take all three points from Podkarpacie, marking their first spring victory. The success is all the more valuable as Ruch finished the match with ten men after a debutant player received a red card. Stal Rzeszów, despite having a man advantage for a significant part of the match and the support of their home crowd, could not break down the visitors' defense. This result significantly impacts the balance of power in the fight for promotion play-offs to the Ekstraklasa. „Jako klub czujemy się oburzeni i nie pozwolimy na takie traktowanie naszych kibiców. Wykorzystamy wszelkie dostępne ścieżki prawne, aby winni ponieśli konsekwencje.” — Jarosław Królewski Coach Mariusz Jop is preparing Wisła for the upcoming match against Znicz Pruszków, announcing the desire to start a new winning streak, despite the absence of key midfielder Kacper Duda. In the Kraków region, fans' attention is also drawn to the clash between Wieczysta Kraków and Polonia Warszawa, which is considered one of the highlights of the lower leagues.