The Stade de Genève is battling an unexpected opponent: rats.
Hundreds of rodents have infested the La Praille stadium, damaging cables, lawns, and creating hygiene concerns.
Pest control has been called in, placing poison boxes around the pitch and perimeter.
The infestation may be linked to railway works nearby or food waste left after matches.
Servette FC and its catering partner have been urged to improve cleanup efforts.
Groundskeepers say they spend two hours each morning filling holes dug overnight in the turf.
While spectators won’t see rats during games, the damage behind the scenes is real - raising worries about the pitch’s condition as winter approaches.
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