Around 150 Chelsea and Manchester City fans will be banned from traveling during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer.

The two Premier League giants qualified for this event, which will feature 32 teams, by winning the Champions League title within the past four seasons.

The fans in question are subject to banning orders for previous acts of thuggish behavior related to soccer, such as violence, pitch invasions, and online hate crimes.

As a way to prevent football-related disorder at the highly anticipated tournament, fans who are already subject to football banning orders for such behavior will be required to surrender their passports from June 9 to July 13.

As per the Daily Mail, policing minister Dame Diana Johnson wants City and Chelsea fans traveling to the US to have a safe and enjoyable time supporting their teams.

"We know many Manchester City and Chelsea fans are eager to travel and support their teams this summer, and our priority is to ensure they can do so safely and enjoy the experience," Johnson said.

However, she warned that anyone who causes trouble using football as an excuse will face strict measures, just like in past tournaments.

"However, for the small number of troublemakers who use football as an excuse for bad behavior, we will enforce the same effective preventative measures that have worked in past overseas tournaments."

She said the government will continue working to stop hooliganism as part of its safety plans, making sure most fans can enjoy matches without any problems.

As part of the Safer Streets Mission and the government's Plan for Change, we will keep taking action against the small minority causing trouble, ensuring most fans can enjoy football matches peacefully."

The Club World Cup is an international football tournament organized by FIFA to determine the best club team in the world.

It features the champions of the top continental club competitions, including the UEFA Champions League from Europe, South America, and other regional champions from North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

Additionally, a team from the host country is also included in the competition.

As per the FIFA website, the citizens have been drawn in Group G where they will face Juventus, African champions Wydad AC of Morocco, and Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates.

City will start their campaign against Wydad AC, while Chelsea, drawn in Group D with Flamengo, and Esperance Sportive.

After FIFA expelled Club León, LAFC and Club América will face each other in a one-game playoff for the right to play in the 2025 Club World Cup, with the winner earning a spot to face Chelsea in the tournament's kickoff.

previously reported that FIFA could ban an African country from all international competitions.

Zambia, which recently played against Russia, is at risk of suspension from the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup.

Source: TUKO.co.ke