In an effort to crack down on...

In an effort to crack down on violence by soccer fans, the English government is considering a plan that would require soccer fans to buy computerized cards for admission to games.

If enacted, the program ----the first of its kind in Europe ---- would force anyone wanting to watch a soccer game at 92 stadiums in England and Wales to buy a plastic membership card, which would have the person’s photograph and bits of personal information on a magnetic strip. If the holder had a record of soccer-related violence, admission would be denied. The card would cost less than $10 and could be used for at least one season at any stadium.