Season 13/14 - January

Mexico : Morelia - Querétaro - 03/01/2014

Source : http://es-us.deportes.yahoo.com + http://michoacantrespuntocero.com

Troubles opposed Morelia supporters from the Locura 81 and police forces.

Spain: Córdoba CF - Recreativo Huelva - 04/01/2014

Source : http://www.maurisoft.es

One Betis supporter who was with Recre supporters was arrested after a fight which broke out with local supporters.
He was fined with 5.000 euros and received a stadium ban.

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France: Rodez AF - Montpellier HSC - Cup - 05/01/2014

Source : http://www.ladepeche.fr + http://www.midilibre.fr + http://languedoc-roussillon.france3.fr




Troubles occured in the away fans area when sixty Montpellier supporters punched policemen, including two who were slightly injured.

A fence was broken and police used pepper sprays to contain supporters. The game was suspended for 2 minutes.

Troubles also broke out in the city centre.

One Montpellier fan was arrested.

Greece : Aris Thessaloniki - Apollon Smirnis - 06/01/2014

Source : http://www.seleo.gr + http://arouraios.gr

After that game lost by Aris, huge brawl broke out ner the stadium, opposing supporters to police forces who used tear gas to calm these troublemakers down.
Nine supporters, from 16 to 36 years old, were arrested and will appear in Court.

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The Netherlands: Cup game: Feyenoord fans are not welcome in the Arena - 08/01/2014

Source : http://www.nrc.nl

For safety reasons, Feyenoord fans are not allowed to reach Amsterdam and the Arena stadium for the next cup game who will play in January, 22nd.

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AS Saint-Étienne - Evian TG - 08/01/2014

Source : http://www.foot01.com + http://www.furania-photos.fr/

One stewards intervened during 2nd half to take off a scarf which was inside the goal so ex-Green Angels became angry and some of them went into the pitch.
Missiles were also thrown in direction of the pitch.
Before that, ex-GA protested against chairman.

France: Eleven hooligans from the derby game Metz-Nancy arrested - 09/01/2014

Source : http://www.lequipe.fr

Authorities said 7 Metz and 4 Nancy supporters, from 20 to 30 years old, were arrested following the last troubles which broke out during the last derby game, played in September.

VfL ​​Bochum - TSG Hoffenheim - Friendly game - 11/01/2014

Source : http://www.derwesten.de

For that friendly game played in San Pedro, about 150 Rostock hooligans provoked troubles.
They attacked the thirty or so Bochum fans, trying to steal their banners.
Seats were also ripped off and police intervened.


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Germany: Altona 93 - SC Victoria - Schweinske Cup - 11/01/2014

Source : http://www.mopo.de

For that tournament played in Hamburg, a fight broke out in the stand, so police intervened with pepper sprays and one man, 23 years old, was arrested.


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Germany : One man slashed - 04/01/2014

Source : http://www.bild.de

A member of the security was seriously wounded with stabs during an indoor tournament in Wuppertal. The man was brought to the surgical urgencies. Another steward underwent wounds with the head after being struck with a baseball bat. Two others colleagues were slightly wounded in the brawl. It seems that the staff of security had refused the access to supporters which did not want to pay their tickets and which the supporters returned armed. The attackers could flee before the arrival of the police which opened an investigation.
The final envisaged this Sunday was cancelled, announced the FSV Vohwinkel on its website.

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Germany: Troubles in an indoor tournament in Cloppenburg - 10/01/2014

Source : http://www.nwzonline.de

Werder Bremen and VfB Oldenburg hooligans fought during that indoor tournament played in Cloppenburg.
Police checked identities of 60 troublemakers.

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Germany : One indoor game stopped in Bielefeld - 10/01/2014

Source : http://www.nw-news.de

The game played for that indoor tournament, opposing VfL Osnabruck (15 men) and SV Meppen (40 men) was marred by a fight which took place for several minutes.
The game was stopped for 10 minutes and police intervened.
Eight supporters were arrested and 3 stewards injured.

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Real Madrid: Radical supporters rail against Florentino Pérez  - 12/01/2014

Source : http://www.marca.com/

In the match against Celta, a group of hooligans gathered outside the entrance to gate 28, their old route into the Bernabéu, with the intention of insulting and intimidating the new occupants of their old seats.

Ever since they were banned from the south end of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the radical group of supporters known as 'Ultras Sur' has tried to make its presence felt in the everyday life of Real Madrid.

In the match against Celta, a group of hooligans gathered outside the entrance to gate 28, their old route into the Bernabéu, with the intention of insulting and intimidating the new occupants of their old seats. They succeeded in creating problems outside the stadium and aimed chants at Florentino Pérez.

During Thursday's Cup match against Osasuna, the 'Ultras Sur' took advantage of the low ticket prices and returned to the Bernabéu en masse, although they occupied a different part of the stadium than usual, taking up residence in the higher tiers of the stands – a vantage point from which they were able to shower insults on the new occupants of their previous stomping ground.

On Saturday, in the second division match between the Real Madrid B-team and Murcia, the hooligans showed up in force once again. They gathered in the parking area of the Alfredo di Stéfano stadium and made their way into the ground. Although security staff moved them from their usual spot where the majority of the Madrid fans are located, but also the press and the directors' boxes, to the opposite end of the stadium.

The club tried to keep the hooligans away from Florentino Pérez, in order to avoid any incidents from happening. Around 200 radical supporters took root in a corner of the stadium usually given over to opposition fans.

England: Fan sobs after Shropshire football brawl puts him behind bars - 13/01/2014

Source : http://www.shropshirestar.com

A football fan was led away in tears after being locked up for his part in a brawl between groups of rival supporters at a Shropshire railway station

Hereford United fan Joshua Watkins was involved in fighting at Wellington Railway Station following his team’s game against AFC Telford United on April 20 last year.

The 20-year-old was among a group of 70 to 80 Hereford fans waiting on a platform after the game to head home when a set of rival supporters arrived.

Fighting broke out between the two groups, with Watkins throwing punches and kicking someone who was on the floor.

Police intervened and Watkins got on a train with the rest of the Hereford fans.

But he was arrested on the carriage by British Transport Police after abusing other passengers - with CCTV from Wellington Station later identifying him as one of the troublemakers involved in the earlier violence.

Watkins, from Lingfield Walk, Hereford, was sentenced at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Friday having previously admitted a charge of affray.

The court heard Watkins had drunk six to seven pints at the time.

Sarah Allen, representing Watkins, said her client was of normally good character and was “disgusted with himself” for his actions.

But he was sentenced to six months imprisonment and banned from attending football matches for three years.

Watkins, a company director in his family’s block paving business, was led away in tears after he was given the sentence.

He will serve three months in a Young Offenders Institution, with the rest out on licence.

Judge Peter Barrie said Watkins had been involved in “disgraceful public disorder and fighting”.

“You did not start the disorder but on the other hand, you were clearly playing a leading part once it got under way,” he said.

“You are seen punching out at people as hard as you can and kicking someone lying on the ground. You said drink had played a part but drinking is no excuse for behaviour in public of this kind, which is terrifying to members of the public and can very easily get out of hand.”

England: Guisborough Town - West Auckland - 12/01/2014

Source : http://www.gazettelive.co.uk

Police called in to Guisborough Town v West Auckland match after trouble between fans

Police were called to a non-league football game after reports of trouble between rival fans.

Cleveland Police confirmed they were called to Guisborough Town’s home game with West Auckland on Saturday after reports of conflict between rival fans.

However, a spokesman for the force confirmed no arrests were made at the Northern League Division One game.

And the incident has been raised on non-league football messageboards.

One supporter wrote: "Police were at the ground after the match. Disgusting scenes on and off the pitch at the KGV today."

The fan added: "One of the reasons why some Guizzy fans aren't commenting is because or police involvement. Let them deal with it.

"All I can positively say is that this is the last time I will EVER watch a match involving West Auckland Town Football Club.

"I wouldn't be surprised if I am not alone here.

"I have also contacted the league tonight with my (rather lengthy!) concerns about yesterday's match and I look forward to a reply."

Another fan added: "It was looking like being a great game today but was sadly spoilt.

"I was even concerned for my kids' safety, no need to say anymore apart it was a sad day for the Northern League."

A spokesman for the club said they “will not tolerate incidents of this nature and we will be conducting a thorough investigation with a view to contacting and co-operating with all relevant authorities following this incident.”

Wolverhampton - Preston North End - 13/01/2014

Source : http://www.expressandstar.com

Smoke bomb let off as Preston fans descend on Wolverhampton pub

A smoke bomb was let off and windows were smashed as Preston North End fans descended on a city centre bar ahead of the team’s League One clash with Wolves.

Hundreds of away fans headed to Walkabout, in Queen Street, before Saturday’s 3pm kick-off, which saw Wolves win 2-0.

A pocket of Preston fans started to cause damage to furniture and fittings and a smoke bomb was let off.

Fans were escorted from the pub and stood outside chanting before being taken to Molineux for the game. Police today said seven arrests had been made in connection with the fixture.

But nobody has been arrested in connection with the trouble in Walkabout, which happened shortly before 2pm, and an investigation is still ongoing.

Chief Inspector Ian Marsh, who was in charge of the policing operation for the match, said: “In total there were seven arrests on Saturday related to the fixture.

“These were for a variety of offences ranging from pitch encroachment to drinking alcohol in the stands.

“There was no disorder between fans before, during or after the game either at the ground or in the city centre.

“An investigation is ongoing after a smoke bomb was set off at the Walkabout pub in Queen Street. Nobody has been arrested in connection with that at this stage.”

Walkabout is known as the designated drinking spot for away fans and hundreds of Preston fans had made the journey to the Midlands for the game.

Passers-by reported hearing a loud bang just before 2pm as the smoke bomb was let off, while windows and furniture were also smashed.

Walkabout had to be closed for a short time while staff cleared up the mess.

Police spokesman Pete Edney said: “Officers on patrol around Wolverhampton were informed of some disorder inside the city’s Walkabout bar before Saturday’s match between Wolves and Preston.

“A smoke bomb was let off and a small amount of damage was caused to a window and fence.

“Officers quickly arrived and escorted the away supporters to Molineux.”

England : Eight jailed after violence between football fans in Nuneaton - 16/01/2014

Source : http://www.coventrytelegraph.net

Eight men have been jailed for their parts in ‘disgusting’ mob violence in Nuneaton town centre as police desperately tried to keep rival football fans apart.

Prosecutor Theresa Thorp told the crown court at Leamington that a total of 22 men had pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder.

She said the background to the incident was Nuneaton Town’s home match against Lincoln City last March.

During the morning a police football intelligence officer became aware of up to 70 Lincoln supporters gathering at the William White pub.

“They were a group who were likely to cause trouble and were told to remain in the pub, and a police support unit was deployed to contain them.

“They were using phones, and it became plain that groups of rival supporters were trying to organise a fight; and further Lincoln supporters gathered at the George Eliot pub nearby.”

By shortly after midday there was a group of 60 or 70 Nuneaton fans at the Granby pub, and attempts were made by the Lincoln fans to confront them.

And at the height of the disorder more than 50 police officers and four dogs had been deployed to contain 100 Nuneaton supporters outside the Granby.

One of them, former soldier Laurie Spencer, ran at one officer, shouting and making hand gestures.

The officer used his baton to push him back, and he then spat at the officer’s visor before another officer used his shield to push him back.

The fans were eventually pushed back and ‘kettled’ in the pub where the police used their shields to barricade the door and the windows.

Extensive damage was then caused inside the pub, where 30 innocent people who had been having lunch were left shocked and distressed.

Furniture was overturned and chairs were brandished by some of the fans to try to break through the police barricade.

CCTV recordings played in court showed that outside Andrew Gunn had been making a ‘profoundly insulting gesture’ over the heads of the police towards the Lincoln fans.

Inside he was seen with a group who were throwing chairs at the police who were barricading the window, although he denied throwing anything himself.

During the incident outside Dean Shannon was captured throwing a bottle over the police line and it smashed in the street.

Regan Peggs, for Spencer, said he is a former soldier who suffered injuries to his hand and knee while serving in Afghanistan, and has been receiving treatment for post traumatic stress disorder.

Andrew Wilkins, for the other two, accepted it had been ‘a nasty and unpleasant incident,’ but said that Gunn had been struck to the legs with a baton by a police officer. He added that Shannon ‘does nothing else that is violent except throw the bottle.’

Sentencing them, Judge Alan Parker said: “This was a Saturday afternoon in the early spring, and there were numbers of thoroughly respectable people around, whether in families or alone. All that was disturbed in the most troubling way imaginable.’’

Spencer, 32, of Chilvers Court, Nuneaton; Gunn, 24, of Malvern Avenue, Nuneaton; and Shannon were all jailed for 15 months, with Spencer getting a consecutive six-month sentence for an earlier affray.

In a later hearing Michael Phillips, 34, of Station Street, Atherstone, and Luke Beers, 22, of Ashwood Road, Nuneaton, were both jailed for 15 months.

Stuart Hall, 41, of Etone Court, Trent Road, Nuneaton, was jailed for nine months; Adam Rogers, 43, of St Nicholas Street, Nuneaton, for six months; and Adam Smith, 18, of Dorlecote Court, Nuneaton, sentenced to ten months detention.

Celtic offer to pay legal costs of fans' complaints against Amsterdam police following Ajax clash - 17/01/2014

Source : http://www.heraldscotland.com

Celtic have offered to pay the legal costs of fans' complaints against the Amsterdam police over the trouble that erupted around their Champions League defeat to Ajax.

Celtic said they had been "inundated" with complaints over the alleged conduct of police during disturbances in Dam Square and engaged Dutch lawyer Jeroen Soeteman to investigate. He will be in Glasgow on January 29 and 30 to meet fans and discuss the process.

A club statement added: "The club is happy to confirm that if, following those meetings, complaints to the Chief of Police are progressed by Mr Soeteman, the cost of the complaints process will be covered by the club."

Dutch police said 28 people from Scotland were among a total of 44 arrested and that eight officers were injured in fighting before the match on November 6.

Five Celtic fans later launched appeals after being convicted of violent disorder against police and handed jail terms of up to two months during a trial at Amsterdam District Court.

England : Police race-hate probe leads to Boro fan's arrest - 17/01/2014

Source : http://www.gazettelive.co.uk

Police have arrested a Boro fan on suspicion of inciting racial hatred after allegedly ripping up pages of the Koran at an away match

A boro fan has been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred after allegedly ripping up pages of the Koran at a match.

And six people have been suspended from attending Middlesbrough Football Club matches as the probe continued.

A 25-year-old man who has been arrested is accused of tearing up pages from the holy text of Islam and throwing them during Boro’s clash against Birmingham City last month.

The fan has been bailed while police continue to investigate the incident.

He is also banned from attending football matches and must not visit any city where Middlesbrough Football Club are playing.

The incident happened during the club’s 2-2 draw, on December 7 at Birmingham’s St Andrew’s ground.

The alleged incident was reported to police by a match steward.

West Midlands Police is investigating the incident and confirmed that a man, from Shrewsbury, has been arrested.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “On December 21 a 25-year-old man from Bicton Heath in Shrewsbury was arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred.

“He has since been bailed while the police investigation continues.

“While on bail the man has been banned from attending the St Andrew’s ground, barred from attending any football matches and must not visit any city where Middlesbrough FC are playing.”

After the allegation came to light Middlesbrough Football Club vowed to ban anyone convicted of the crime from the Riverside Stadium for life.

An MFC spokesman said: “A total of six people have now been suspended following further information from West Midland Police.

“The club will take no further action until receiving confirmation from West Midlands Police on the status of the individuals concerned.”

Following the alleged incident fans’ group, Red Faction, organised an anti-racist march before Boro’s home game against Brighton and Hove Albion on December 14.

Manchester City - Cardiff City - 18/01/2014

Source : Mail

Gillingham FC - Swindon Town - 18/01/2014

Source : http://www.kentonline.co.uk

Arrests as Gillingham FC and Swindon Town FC fans clash at train station after 2-0 win in Sky Bet League One match

Police were forced to make arrests as rival football fans clashed in Gillingham yesterday.

Two men were taken into custody following the disturbance at the town’s train station after the Gills’ 2-0 win over Swindon Town.

Police were called at about 5pm as home supporters confronted away fans gathered at the entrance to the station.

Extra officers and a dog unit had been drafted in to help police the event and were forced to wade in and separate the rival groups.

No one was hurt and the away fans were eventually moved onto the train.

There had been a huge police presence inside and outside the ground during the match, with rivalry between the two sides dating back to the 1970s.

In 2012 police had to intervene to avoid a tense stand-off as the fans again clashed outside the town’s train station.

Speaking after the latest incident, Insp Joy Dean, from the Medway Community Safety Unit, said: “Kent Police was well-prepared for potential clashes between supporters from both sides.

“This one disturbance just after the match was the only significant incident related to the football and was dealt with swiftly and robustly by officers, with no damage to property and no injuries to the public.”

Two men, a 51-year-old from Canterbury and an 18-year-old from Swindon, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences.

They have been released on bail while officers make further enquiries.

Australia : Sydney FC - Central Coast Mariners - 18/01/2014

Source : http://www.smh.com.au

Sydney FC football fans ambushed, bashed in park

The Football Federation of Australia says it will await the findings of a police investigation before deciding whether to take any action against the Western Sydney Wanderers after a violent incident on Saturday evening allegedly involving supporters of the club.
A group of teenage Sydney FC fans was attacked by a group of youths wielding baseball bats at Prince Alfred Park in Surry Hills on Saturday before the A-League match between Sydney FC and Central Coast Mariners.
A 15-year-old boy was was taken to hospital, which could test the governing body's willingness to activate a suspended three-point penalty imposed against the Wanderers after clashes between fans before a match in Melbourne in December 28.
The group of teenagers were waiting in the park about 6pm on Saturday when about 15 armed youths set on them. Most ran to safety, but a 15-year-old tripped trying to flee and was beaten with sticks, repeatedly kicked and robbed of items including his backpack and shoes. He was taken to hospital with a suspected broken arm but diagnosed with bruising.

Several witnesses told Fairfax Media they identified a number of the alleged perpetrators as members of a Wanderers supporter group called ''AMOK''.
NSW Police released a statement on Sunday confirming the attack and said they were investigating an aggravated robbery. Inspector Amanda Calder said investigations were continuing but the attack appeared to target the young Sydney fans who regularly meet in the park before games.
''I'd have to say it was completely out of the blue, even the victims say that. They just came out of nowhere carrying baseball bats and sticks … It was obviously a targeted attack without doubt,'' Inspector Calder said. ''They really gave the kid a flogging, they obviously had a real intention to hurt the kid.''
The FFA will await the findings of the investigation before taking any action. No persons of interest had been identified by the police on Sunday night.
''FFA is aware that NSW Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Surry Hills on Saturday night involving patrons waiting to attend a football match,'' an FFA spokesman said. ''This is a matter for the police. FFA will await advice from NSW Police.''
The governing body imposed harsh punishments in response to the behaviour of a section of Wanderers and Melbourne Victory supporters in December. Both clubs were charged with bringing the game into disrepute and sanctioned with a suspended deduction of three competition points that will be triggered by any repeat behaviour this season.

Fight between Dutch in Spain - 10/01/2014

Source : Mail

Feyenoord and Den Haag fans clashed in Marbella.
Feyenoord won.



Feyenoord lads

Colombia : América de Cali - Deportes Quindío - Friendly game - 11/01/2014

Source : http://www.noticiascaracol.com

One 15 years old supporters died after a brawl which opposed rival fans, who used knives, rocks and iron bars.
Seriously wounded he died at hospital.


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Spain: Elche CF - Sevilla FC - 11/01/2014

Source : http://www.diarioinformacion.com

Police stopped four coaches with 200 Biris Norte. They found firecrackers, detonators, weapons, knives and drugs.

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