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Tuesday, June 2, 1998 Published at 18:12 GMT 19:12 UK Special Report Soccer hooliganism: Made in England, but big abroad Football hooliganism was once synonymous with the UK. But while authorities have made great strides in cracking down on croad violence in England, the trend has spread across mainland Europe. ALSO: Police plan World Cup security Sheffield United fan admits attack on linesman France considers soccer hooligan ban French choose British antidote to football ills The organisers of France '98 have modelled their security arrangements on the successful tactics pioneered by English police to control soccer crowds ALSO: Soccer hooliganism: Made in England, but big abroad Police chiefs join forces to beat the hooligans Police plan World Cup security Euro 96 - the model football tournament Policing tactics for the European Championships in England proved a winner for sides. The man behind the strategic operations says it was a combination of hard work, communication and senstitive law enforcement techniques ALSO: Soccer hooliganism: Made in England, but big abroad Police chiefs join forces to beat the hooligans French chose British antidote to football ills Football hooligans warned Soccer fans are being urged to inform on football hooligans in the run-up to this summer's World Cup finals in France. Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage ©