Leeds apologise after fans blocked from Germany games

After German authorities said their fans were unable to watch pre-season games in the country, Leeds has offered an “unreserved apology.”

As they get ready to reclaim the Premier League, the Whites will travel to Germany for an eight-day training camp.

Due to the resources required to host Euro 2024, Daniel Farke’s side traveled on a similar note last year. Police and local authorities instructed them not to bring supporters.

Leeds claim to have received “written assurances” from their tour operator and the German Football Association that fans will be able to attend this year but have since been denied that.

We were informed in the last week that the police and local authorities would once again refuse to let us play games in front of crowds, would not allow us to provide live updates and video streams, and have asked to discourage supporter travel, Leeds said in a statement.

“This occurs despite numerous attempts to find a solution, including considering alternative scenarios that would allow for fan attendance, and even considering moving camp to a different location on short notice.

Unfortunately, those efforts failed because of how quickly things changed in our society.

“We are deeply disappointed in this outcome, just as it will undoubtedly irritate and annoy you, our devoted supporters, to whom we express our sincere condolences.”

The Leeds United Supporters Trust said the club will be contacting the German authorities if there is “any reasonable explanation” for the decision.

The group expressed respect for the club and Daniel Farke’s desire to maintain a successful training camp in Germany, but they must provide a compelling reason why Leeds United fans are being unfairly excluded once more, according to the group.

Leeds fans can also watch pre-season friendlies against Villarreal on August 2 and 3 against AC Milan in Dublin and Manchester United in Stockholm on August 2 next month.