Liverpool CEO calls for respect from fans after reported Barcelona trouble

Joe Wright

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Liverpool CEO Peter Moore has called on fans to behave in a respectful manner after videos surfaced online purportedly showing unpleasant incidents in Barcelona.

Jurgen Klopp's side take on Barca in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday.

Footage has emerged showing two separate incidents of individuals being pushed into fountains, apparently by Liverpool fans.

Police in riot gear were seen on La Rambla on Tuesday night, having reportedly shepherded visiting supporters away from Placa Reial.

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Writing on Twitter on Wednesday, Moore said: "We proudly sing that we've conquered all of Europe.

"But let's treat this beautiful city with the respect that it deserves, and act in a manner that is befitting of LFC.

"By all means have a good time, but we are Liverpool, and as such, let's visit here with grace and humility."

Joe Wright

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Joe is a Senior Editor at Sporting News. He was previously a sub editor and writer for Goal.com before spending six years as part of the Stats Perform editorial news service, covering major global sports including football, tennis, boxing, NBA, rugby union and athletics. Joe has reported live on some of the biggest games in football, including two UEFA Champions League finals, Euro 2016, the Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 World Cup final at the end of a month in Russia.