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| Tuesday, 3 October, 2000, 21:34 GMT 22:34 UK Souvenir warning for Wembley fans The famous twin towers will be bulldozed in November Football fans going to Wembley Stadium's final game - the World Cup qualifier between England and Germany on Saturday - are being warned not to take home "souvenirs" of the historic venue. The match marks the end of 77 years of footballing tradition beneath the famous twin towers, which disappear under the bulldozers in early November. Police have issued special advice to supporters, wherever they watch the game, to help them "celebrate in safety". Alongside the usual suggestions to use public transport and arrive early at the ground, fans are warned: "Please don't attempt to leave Wembley with a 'souvenir' - police will treat this as theft." Fans can get their hands on parts of the London venue legally when it is chopped up and sold off next month.
"We want all those coming to the match and those who will see it in pubs and clubs to be able to enjoy themselves in a safe and trouble free environment." Planning for the game has stretched back months and included the German police, the Football Association and the National Criminal Intelligence Service. The Metropolitan Police say they want the game to be a "fitting tribute to the history of the twin towers". Other advice for fans includes:
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