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But ultimately, the biggest threat overshadowing the World Cup is cast by the spectre of hooliganism, although it was agreed at the talks that the problem is not associated with any one country in particular.With this is mind, bilateral agreements between countries are designed to prevent known hooligans
The ministry also plans to raise public awareness with information campaigns about right-wing activities during the games.
But the need to avoid scare-mongering was also stressed.
"We expect the majority of fans to be peaceful," said Hauke Blohm from the Interior Ministry.
Further risks
Bildunterschrift: Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: Police say that new technologies have helped lessen the threat of hooliganismHorst Schmidt, general secretary with the German Football Association (DFB) and vice president of the World Cup Organizational Committee, explained that...