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Meiji Yasuda J1 League Round 23 Urawa Red Diamonds vs. Kawasaki Frontale was held at Saitama Stadium 2002 on the 30th. In this match, after the match, a banner criticizing the J League was posted behind the goal of Urawa Reds, which caused a great deal of attention.

Urawa Reds has been fined 20 million yen by the J.

Also, during the match against Shimizu S-Pulse in the Meiji Yasuda J1 League Section 22 at IAI Stadium Nihondaira on the 16th of this month, it was confirmed that Urawa Reds supporters committed serious violations. In a statement, Shimizu S-Pulse stated seven items, including violations of the “J-League New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Response Guidelines”, threatening behavior against Shimizu S-Pulse players and staff, obstruction of operations, and dangerous and provocative behavior toward shuttle bus passengers. It lists a wide range of violations.

In the match against Kawasaki Frontale, the supporters behind the goal commented after the match, “A 100-year plan? Owakon show in 30 years,” Is the stadium without enthusiasm in the future the ideal form of J?”, “30 years of enthusiasm and fans disappearing from the league that goes against the world standard”, “The ideal form of J League that sincerely wishes for fair disposal” ‘, ‘Who is responsible for the decision to return to football? When the video of that time spreads on Twitter, the pros and cons of the behavior of the Urawa Reds supporters and the content of the banner are stirring up.

Due to the actions of some supporters, supporters of other clubs and the Japanese people are looking at Urawa Reds harshly. That’s why the criticism of the J League this time is also the subject of discussion.