Australians slam ban on World Cup screenings at Federation Square

Football players, fans, and officials in Australia have criticised the ban on World Cup match screenings at Melbourne's Federation Square due to poor fan behaviour in past tournaments. The venue's management has decided not to show World Cup matches on its big screen this year, citing unacceptable behaviour by a small number of people at previous screenings. Football Australia is extremely disappointed with the decision and has urged the Melbourne Arts Precinct to reverse it, saying it goes against the tradition of Melbourne as a sporting and multicultural capital.