Three minors set fire to the stadium of the former champion of the country

Police later arrested three juveniles, and a teenager about 15 years old confessed to starting the fire.

The stadium of the FC Haka team, 9 times champion of Finland, was set on fire by three minors

the stadium that was set on fire / photo source: X @HediCS2

Last week, in the middle of the night, the stadium of FC Haka, one of the most successful teams in Finnish history, was engulfed in flames. Following this incident, the eastern stand of the stadium was completely destroyed. Not only the grandstand was affected, but also the turf, which is artificial.

The police made the first arrests in this case, and three minors are accused of having caused the fire. They are all about 15 years old.One of the three teenagers confessed to starting the fire that destroyed a stand at the Finnish club's stadium, but the suspects cannot be charged criminally because of their age.

The three minors, around the age of 15, were present on Sunday evening in the vicinity of the area when the fire broke out at FC Haka's “Tehtaan Kentta” stadium in Valkeakoski, about 150 kilometers north of Helsinki, according to The Sun.

the stadium that was set on fire / photo source: Facebook FC Haka

The club issued a statement explaining the damage caused by the fire, noting that it will be difficult financially to cover the damage after the team was relegated at the end of the season.

The destruction of the east stand of FC Haka's Tehtaas stadium in a fire is a huge blow to the entire club community. FC Haka's season ended with relegation from the Veikkausliiga, which also puts the club in a difficult financial situation. The surface of the land was damaged by the fire, becoming at least partially unusable.

– the statement posted by FC Haka

Marko Laaksonen, the chairman of the board of directors of FC Hakan, also spoke about the difficult situation in which the club finds itself.

“The fire is a truly tragic incident. Everyone, from the players to the fans, is deeply shocked. The surprising and uncontrolled event affects many and shakes the sense of security. Fortunately, there were no injuries. We cannot yet accurately assess the financial damage caused by the fire.

In any case, it is clear that the effects are significant and, at least for a time, the club's operations will be hampered in many different ways. We will need the support of the entire community to return to normal everyday life,” he said according to the club's official website.

• FC Haka is one of the most successful clubs in Finland, winning 9 championships and 12 cups since its foundation in 1934

• At the end of this season in the Finnish championship, FC Haka was relegated

• The last title won by the team was in 2004