The conflict between Wisła Kraków and Śląsk Wrocław has escalated into an open legal war. Following the Wrocław club's decision not to admit the 'White Star' fans for the upcoming Betclic 1. Liga clash, the Kraków side has announced it will file a notification with the prosecutor's office. Wisła is demanding severe penalties for WKS, including point deductions and stadium closure, arguing that citing security concerns constitutes unlawful discrimination.
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Relations between Wisła Kraków and Śląsk Wrocław have deteriorated unprecedentedly following an official statement from the Lower Silesian club. Śląsk Wrocław announced it would not accept an organized group of away fans for the upcoming league match, citing vague 'security concerns'. This decision was met with an immediate and extremely firm response from Wisła's management. President Jarosław Królewski informed that the club is deploying its heaviest legal artillery, including a notification to the prosecutor's office about a potential crime and official complaints to PZPN disciplinary bodies. Kraków is demanding point deductions for their rivals and stadium bans for the organizers, deeming their actions a blatant violation of competition regulations, which mandate providing 5 percent of seats for away fans. In an unusual protest against Śląsk Wrocław's rhetoric, Wisła Kraków has decided on an ironic gesture of support for the Kraków zoo. The club funded the care of capybaras, intended to sarcastically contrast with the seriousness of the alleged threat posed by their fans. This case has sparked a broad discussion in the football community about the misuse of mass event security regulations to deliberately block inconvenient fan groups. Experts indicate that if the PZPN does not react firmly, it could set a dangerous precedent for the entire league. According to PZPN Management Board Resolution No. II/28, clubs at the central level are obligated to host away fans in a number equal to at least 5% of the stadium's capacity, and a refusal must be supported by a detailed opinion from the Police. Amidst the boardroom wars, sporting life continued on the pitches of the Ekstraklasa's reserve league. Ruch Chorzów recorded a highly valuable victory over Stal Rzeszów, winning 2:1 despite playing with a man down for a significant part of the match. One of the debutants for the 'Blues' received a red card, forcing the Silesians into a deep defensive stance. Nevertheless, they managed to hold onto their lead, breaking a series of unfortunate performances at the start of the spring round.
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