SUPPORTERS travelling to Portugal for Thursday's UEFA Europa League match against SC Braga should read the following information.
SUPPORTER MESSAGE
Rangers will carry a huge support to Braga on Thursday night for our UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie, and everyone at the club is incredibly grateful for that phenomenal and unmatched backing.
The team have already made history by reaching this stage, and everyone is desperate to see them make even more history in the weeks to come. However, following recent incidents at European matches, supporters are asked to be mindful of the UEFA disciplinary process, and the effect that has on the club and potentially the supporters.
You have rightly won praise this season for the manner in which you have backed the team both at home and abroad – let’s ensure that reputation is upheld to the highest standard.
TICKET COLLECTION
Rangers Supporters travelling by official club travel will have their tickets issued by Rangers Ticket Centre staff at check-in on arrival at Glasgow Airport.
Independent travelling supporters should have collected their tickets from Ibrox prior to departure.
In the event that you could not collect in Glasgow, Tickets will be available for collection from a ticket collection booth at the Stadium. Bilheteiras do Estádio AXA is North of the Stadium adjacent to road N205-4.
Tickets will be available to collect on Thursday 11am – 6pm. Photo ID is required to collect your ticket.
TRAVELLING TO THE GAME
The Estádio Municipal de Braga is a 30 minute walk from the centre of Braga, there will be no designated escort or shuttle buses to the stadium. Taxis will be readily available.
There is a rail link between Porto Campanhã and Braga; there is also a regular bus service from Campo 24 de Agosto
The nearest airport to the stadium is Porto; you can reach Porto city centre from the airport by underground (Metro)
If you’re arriving at another airport, there are trains and buses to Porto; the main railway station in Porto is Campanhã and the bus station is at Praça de Batalha; domestic flights to Porto from Lisbon and Faro are operated by TAP Air Portugal
For information generally on Porto’s public transport system, see Porto’s tourism website
Taxis are beige-coloured or black and green; they’re available at the airport and at taxi ranks around the city; you can flag down taxis in Portugal
If you’re driving, you should carry your passport, valid UK driving licence, car logbook or rental contract and insurance; the police can fine you on-the-spot if you don’t have these documents.
There are tolls on Portuguese motorways; you can get a fine if you don’t pay toll fees so remember to carry enough cash with you; don’t use the green lanes (VV - Via Verde) at toll pay points; these are for motorists who subscribe to the automatic pay system; some roads in the north of Portugal and in the Algarve have electronic tolls (SCUTs); check how to pay these before you travel
STADIUM ACCESS | ESTADIO MUNICIPAL DE BRAGA, BRAGA | CAPACITY: 30,286
The Rangers Supporters allocation will be located in sectors A9-16 (The upper section of the stand shown below). Access is gained via entrances 1/3.
Access to the stadium can be slow and there will be ticket checks and searches carried out by stewards and/or police on entry to the stadium; to avoid last minute queues get to the stadium in good time. It is advised that supporters look to arrive 2 hours before kick-off.
We are likely to be held back for a period following the match.
Additional info:
No alcohol, sharp objects (including umbrellas), air horns or loudspeakers, fireworks or flares, bottles or cans, drums or video cameras in the stadium.
Please note, that phone chargers and power banks are not permitted.
Large Bags will not be permitted into the stadium and there is no bag storage facility
The authorities have the right to breathalyse on entry to the stadium and anyone they consider too drunk may be refused entry
Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted to the stadium
Surfing banners will not be permitted. The front 7 rows will be available to display supporters flags.
RANGERS SUPPORTERS MEETING POINT: PRAÇA DA REPÚBLICA
The main square in Braga is the Praça da Republica and is approximately 20 minutes’ walk from the stadium.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Travelling to Portugal: All travellers to mainland Portugal are required to complete a passenger locator form before arrival. Complete this form for mainland Portugal.
You will be required to present proof of your double vaccinated status at both Glasgow & Porto Airport. Portugal recognises either the NHS digital or paper Covid pass.
If you’re not fully vaccinated, you’ll need to show proof of a negative PCR test (taken no more than 72 hours before entry) or rapid lateral flow test (taken no more than 24 hours before entry) when you check in for your flight to mainland Portugal.
Make sure your test is carried out by a trained healthcare professional. Self-administered tests are not acceptable.
For more information, please refer to HERE
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S)
Portuguese
CURRENCY
The currency is the Euro.
LOCAL LAWS
You must show some form of identification if asked by the police or judicial authorities; in most cases, it should be sufficient to carry a photocopy of the data page of your passport, but you can be asked to produce the original document
The authorities have the right to breathalyse on entry to the stadium and anyone they consider too drunk may be refused entry
EMERGENCY SERVICES NUMBERS
If you need to contact the emergency services in Portugal call 112.
The British Consulate can be called on 00 351 21 392 4000
EVERYONE ANYONE
Rangers is proud to be a modern, diverse football club where people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities can unite to celebrate and support a common cause – our ground-breaking diversity and inclusion campaign ‘Everyone Anyone’.
Our Everyone Anyone campaign represents our core values and sends a clear message of inclusion, togetherness and zero-tolerance to all forms of discrimination – on and off the pitch.
We feel it is the responsibility of everyone associated with the club – fans, players, staff and the wider community – to help create a positive environment where our differences are celebrated, our shared bond is our love of Rangers and no one is excluded.
FANS CHARTER
Acting as an ambassador for Rangers at all times by being respectful, tolerant and inclusive
Raising awareness of the Everyone Anyone diversity and inclusion campaign
Appreciating that despite our many differences, we are all united in our support for Rangers
Respecting supporters and groups who share contrary views and beliefs
Acknowledging we should all feel safe, welcome and wanted at Rangers matches
Recognising the barriers people may experience because of their identity
Standing up and being an ally for those who experience discrimination
Rejecting pre-conceived stereotypes about Rangers fans, players and staff and their identities
Assisting Rangers to showcase our varied fanbase by setting a positive example at matches
Accepting there is no place in society for bigotry, racism, sectarianism or homophobia
Reporting discriminatory language and behaviour whenever I witness or experience it
Being aware of how my behaviour and language might impact on others
Understanding there will be sanctions for discrimination and anti-social behaviour
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