Season 15/16 - March

Italy : Torino boozer target by a Molotov cocktail - 19/03/2016

Source : http://www.toronews.net/

The "Sweet Café", boozer of Torino ultras, situated in front of Torino stadium, was the target by a molotov cocktail during the night before the derby game against Juventu.
Nobody was injured.

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Deportiva La Coruña - Levante UD - 19/03/2016

Source : http://www.levante-emv.com/

Riots broke out two hours before kick off, opposing Depor supporters (Riazor Blues) and police forces.
Supporters mobbed up in front of players' hotel.

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Germany: SpVgg Oberfranken Bayreuth - SSV Jahn Regensburg - 19/03/2016

Source : http://www.nordbayern.de/

Supporters have clashed at the Bayreuth train station so police intervened with pepper sprays.
Two men were arrested and two Regensburg supporters were seriously injured and four other slightly.

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Greece basket ball : Panathinaikos - Olympiakos - 20/03/2016

Source : http://www.gazzetta.gr/

Women basket ball cupfinal game was played in Lefkada island.
The night before the game about a hundred Pana supporters have attacked thirty Olympiakos rivals close to their hotel which was damaged, also like vehicles.
Attacked was so rude and 16 people were wounded.

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FC Bruges - Standard de Liège - Cupfinal - 20/03/2016

Source : http://www.lessentiel.lu/

A hundred Standard fans were arrested in Brussels.
They caused troubles at 1pm in the city centre.
Police said 700 fans caused problems.

Torino Calcio - Juventus Turin - 20/03/2016

Source : http://www.torinotoday.it/

Juve players' bus was pelted with bottles before that derby game.
Two fans, 28 and 51 years old, were arrested.
Inside the stadium police have discovered more than 100 firecrackers.

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Rotherham United - Derby County - 12/03/2016

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

fans involved in mass brawl at Rotherham train station

Police trying to identify fans of Rotherham United and Derby County after a fight at Rotherham railway station have release images of the men.

The brawl broke out on platform 2 at about 6.30pm on Saturday, March 12.

A British Transport Police spokesman said about 30 Derby fans were shouting back and forth with a group of Rotherham supporters on the opposite platform.

A few members of the group then ran across the tracks and there was a fight between about 10 people.

British Transport Police Officers have released images of 10 men, believed to be Derby County and Rotherham United fans, they want to speak to.

DC Ian Grice, investigating officer, said: “We’d like to hear from anyone who recognises the men in the images or who was at Rotherham station on Saturday March 12 who witnessed the incident.

“This type of violent behaviour is completely unacceptable and must have been extremely distressing and unpleasant for other passengers at the station.

Lyon (France) - 24/03/2016

Source : Mail

PAOK fined 100,000 euro for Greek Cup violence - 25/03/2016

Source : http://tenplay.com.au/

Super League side PAOK were on Thursday fined 100,000 euro ($117,000) by Greece's football federation for crowd trouble which resulted in the cancellation of the Greek Cup competition this season.

The club were also given a five-point league deduction and ordered to play three matches behind closed doors following incidents during a semi-final, first leg Greek Cup match against league champions Olympiakos.

The game at Toumba Stadium was abandoned in the 89th minute with the visitors leading 2-1 after PAOK fans invaded the pitch and dozens of flares and smoke bombs were thrown from the stands.

Deputy Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis ordered the Greek Cup competition be cancelled for the first time ever after the violent scenes.

Dutch club Den Haag fined over racist chants from fans - 25/03/2016

Source : http://tenplay.com.au/

The Dutch football association has fined Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag over incidents of racist chanting from its fans.

Sections of the Den Haag home support were alleged to have made racist chants during the game against Ajax on Jan. 7.

Ajax's 19-year-old midfielder Riechedly Bazoer said after the game he had been subject to some of the abuse and had brought it to the attention of the referee.

The KNVB began a probe into the events, while Den Haag said they had identified 22 people involved.

On Tuesday, the KNVB proposed a fine of €10,000 (£7,800), of which half would be suspended for a year.

read: "The independent prosecutor for professional football has sent a settlement proposal to ADO Den Haag because of racist chants during the match ADO Den Haag - Ajax on 17 January 2016.

"The proposal consists of a fine of 10,000 euros of which 5,000 is suspended for one year. ADO Den Haag have until Monday, March 14th at 12 pm to inform if the club agree with the settlement proposal.''

Germany - England - Frindly - 26/03/2016

Source : http://www.abendblatt.de/

The night before the game, fights erupted in Hamburg between hooligans. Some of them were injured.  Police had to intervend and used tear gas. 23 hooligans were arrested.

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Millwall & Burnley in Hamburg


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Source : http://www.bbc.com

Security is tight in the German capital, Berlin, Germany host England in a friendly football match.

Some 1,500 officers have been deployed to the Olympic Stadium area, authorities have said.

During the day, 37 fans were arrested and 4 policemen were injured.

A new fight erupted after the game in "Hackescher Markt" area between 15 hooligans said the local police. Another trouble was reported in Schiffbauerdamm area. One policeman and one supporter were injured.

Chester FC - Barrow AFC - 26/03/2016

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

Some Barrow fans were ejected.

Riot police use water cannon on the streets of Brussels: 'Peace' march organised in wake of terror attacks is hijacked by far-right protesters making Nazi salutes - 27/03/2016

Source : www.dailymail.co.uk



Riot police have descended on the centre of Brussels today after up to a thousand far-right protesters hijacked a peace march in the Belgian capital.

They gathered at Place de la Bourse in Brussels this afternoon and unfurled a banner denouncing ISIS before police used a water cannon on the angry crowd.

Protesters calling themselves 'The Nation' were seen making Nazi salutes as they became embroiled in a heated argument with pro-migrant groups.

The chaotic scenes unfolded at the site of a memorial for the victims of the terror attacks in Brussels on Tuesday which claimed the lives of 31 people.

Belgians were planning to gather today in solidarity and defiance in central Brussels to remember victims of the country's worst-ever terror attacks.

In a bid to allow police to devote all their resources to tracking down the Islamic State cell linked to Tuesday's Brussels attacks and the November carnage in Paris, officials asked organisers to postpone an Easter Sunday march.

public broadcaster RTBF said up to 1,000 hooligans wearing black shirts had arrived in the square this afternoon.

There are reports that scuffles have broken out between the two groups and that some of the floral tributes left at the scene have been trampled.

Eyewitnesses say some of those who were there to pay their respects have been left in tears and begging with the men, dressed in black, to leave the scene.

According to NBC News, a group that was previously occupying the square shouted back: 'We are all the children of immigrants' and 'Fascists here, we don't want you!'

At least one of the far-right protesters was seen being taken into custody, with scores of police present backed up by their massive blue and white water cannon trucks. But there were reports this afternoon that about ten far-right hooligans had been arrested.

'This is our home' and 'The state, Daesh accomplice,' the hooligans shouted in unison, using an alternate term for the ISIS that claimed Tuesday's suicide bombings.

As well as the Belgian riot squad, plainclothes police officers with batons were also called in to break up the demonstration.

Scores of people were gathered around the mass of flowers, candles and messages that have been left in front of the ornate former Brussels stock exchange which has been draped in flags and messages of support and sympathy.

'We are football hooligans, we don't have anything to do with politics,' said Andres, one of the demonstrators. 'We are here for the victims and to pay our respects.'

Adrian Liston, who was present at the vigil, told the BBC that the memorial had been disrupted by a 'bunch of skinheads' who had turned up 'in force'.

'They marched into the square and started a major confrontation with the peace protesters,' he added.

'At this point they were really starting to get in the face of the peace protesters, the face of the police, setting off flares, setting off fireworks, and chanting stuff that was really quite ugly.'

Prime Minister Charles Michel condemned the demonstrations. 'It is highly inappropriate that protesters have disrupted the peaceful reflection at the Bourse (stock exchange). I strongly condemn these disturbances,' he said according to Belga news agency.

The mayor of Brussels, Yvan Mayeur, described the crowd as scoundrels and said they had come into Brussels from other towns, in particular Antwerp.

'I am appalled at what has happened, to see that such scoundrels come here to provoke people at their place of homage,' he said.



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Grimsby Town - Wrexham FC - 26/03/2016

Source : http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk + Mail

Bus load of 60 Wrexham fans turned away from Grimsby by police

A coach load of Wrexham fans were sent back home before they could reach Blundell Park for Saturday's match with Grimsby Town.

It is understood the bus was stopped at a service station on the A180 having journeyed from North Wales, but were sent back just an hour before kick off.

The Mariners won the match against the in-form Dragons 1-0 thanks to an early Craig Disley goal.

The coach, which had roughly 60 fans on board, was stopped at about 2pm by police, reported the North Wales Daily Post.

It was held for around 45 minutes before the decision was made that they could go no further.

One fan said: "Honestly we didn't do a single thing wrong and no banning orders. We complied with them just to be...sent home."

Another supporter tweeted: "Absolute joke mate, no one is wanted (by officers), no one is banned, just a joke!"

Names and addresses of fans on the bus were taken by police, according to reports.

The bus was not officially registered with Wrexham AFC as a bus for away fans, reported the North Wales Daily Post.

Neither Wrexham FC or Humberside Police have yet made any comment on the matter.

England : Stop treating football fans like second-class citzens - 29/03/2016

Source : http://www.spiked-online.com/

Discriminatory laws are ruining the beautiful game.

Football fans are second-class citizens under UK law. There are nine football-specific crimes, stemming from 11 pieces of legislation, which affect what supporters can say; where they can go and when; and what and where they can drink. What would be considered minor misbehaviour in any other context can land football fans with a criminal record if it happens in or around a football ground.

These special laws have created a culture of hostility towards football fans among the police, stewards and football clubs themselves. This has allowed discriminatory, unjustified and unnecessary interventions by the authorities. At no other sports grounds would you find routine filming of law-abiding fans, body searching on entry or the presence of police dogs.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has even created a special low bar in the prosecution guidelines specifically for misbehaving football fans. It states: ‘Although of course each case will depend on its own facts, once the evidential test has been passed, the director of public prosecutions has decided that for offences which are prima facie football related, there will be a strong presumption in favour of prosecution.’ The guidelines go on to say that ‘“Simple Cautions” or “Penalty notices for disorder” will hardly ever be appropriate for football-related offences’.

These restrictions are entirely needless. Behaviour that causes actual harm and genuinely threatens the public is already covered by existing laws, such as those penalising drunk and disorderly behaviour. To commit an alcohol-related offence at a football match, you merely need to be drinking within sight of the pitch, or trying to enter the ground when someone in authority deems you to be drunk. Judging by the state of many of the spectators at your average Test match, Lord’s would always be half empty if they banned those who were slightly drunk or worse.  

So-called offensive chanting at football matches is also illegal. This is despite the fact that even the most offensive football chants today are little more than pantomime This kneejerk legislation means you could face a stiffer punishment for harmlessly goading the opposition than verbally abusing an individual on the street. What’s more, rushing the pitch is no longer just a matter of breaking ground regulations, it’s a criminal offence.

The criminalisation of football fans spreads a great deal further than the match itself. It is illegal for fans to drink alcohol on coaches travelling to games, or at motorway service stations unless taken with a full meal (whatever that might be). It is common for train companies to designate whole trains as ‘dry’, meaning no one, not just the travelling football supporters, is allowed to take alcohol onboard or buy it on the train.

This culture of hostility has led to football clubs sharing information with the police and banning on the basis of little evidence. If you’ve never been to a football match you could be forgiven for thinking that the authorities were tackling a serious crime wave. But, in fact, football-related arrests are 40 per cent lower than four years ago.

In all, 38million spectators attended major domestic and international football matches in England and Wales last season, but there were just 1,873 football-related arrests. Out of those arrests, only 356 were for violent conduct. This is not football hooliganism. Most incidents are isolated, concern relatively few people, and are similar to those found all over the country on any given Saturday night.

On Easter Saturday, England played Germany in Berlin. Around 2,000 football supporters across England and Wales had to surrender their passports to the police ahead of that game. This is because they are each subject to a Football Banning Order (FBO). The minimum time a banning order can be imposed for is three years, but it can stay in place for up to 10 years.

Prosecutors are also able to apply for a ‘civil’ banning order following little more than a ‘complaint’ by the police. Even people accused and then acquitted of an offence, or who have simply been pushed on to the pitch during a goal celebration, have found themselves banned.

Football fans must be treated as members of the public, not as problems to be dealt with. It’s time to start repealing these petty laws.

Peter Lloyd is the co-producer of The Manifesto Club campaign ‘Football Fans Not Criminals’, and is the author of Criminalising Football Fans: The Case Against Bubble Matches.

Barnsley FC - Scunthorpe United - 25/03/2016

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

Rival football fans clashed on train in Barnsley

A police probe is underway into a brawl between rival football fans on a train in Barnsley.

The fight broke out on a train travelling between Barnsley and Wombwell at 5.30pm on Friday, March 25.

DC Ian Grice, of British Transport Police, said: “A group of Scunthorpe United supporters travelling to Sheffield from Barnsley ended up fighting with rival Barnsley supporters on the same train.

“As a result one Scunthorpe supporter sustained a cut to the head and needed stitches.

“This was a nasty fight that broke out in the middle of a busy train at peak time and something many commuters will have witnessed. We urge them to get in touch to help us with our enquiries.”

A 42-year-old Barnsley man has been arrested and bailed until April 22.

Colombia : Independiente Medellin - Atlético Nacional - 20/03/2016

Source : http://www.pulzo.com/

Twelve fans were arrested after troubles inside the stadium.

France : FC Sens - AS Saint-Etienne II - 19/03/2016

Source : http://www.lyonne.fr/

Trouble broke out at the end of the game.
While players came back to the changing room a part of supporters invaded the pitch to attack St Etienne players.
Stewards tried to protect one player and referees.
Other people tried to enter the changing room.
During the game three firecrackers were used.

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Spain : right-wing ultras dawn raided - 16/03/2016

Source : http://www.laverdad.es/

Further to the troubes which took place during the carnival of Murcia, in February, the 7th, between supporters of Ciudad and of the Real Murcia II, the police have dawn raided against 5 men and a woman, from 19 to 31 years old, members of Real Murcia hardcore.

The inquiry followed a complaint of Ciudad ultras, who are left extremists, and among whom 2 of their members were hurt during carnival. One of them was seriously wounded at his leg.

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Rot-Weiß Oberhausen - Wuppertaler SV - 26/03/2016

Source : http://www.derwesten.de/

Troubles erupted before the game, opposing rival fans.
Missiles were exchanged and 7 police vehicles and one city bus were damaged.
Inside the stadium, tension stayed high so police took place to avoid fights.
Situation was the same after the game.
Several supporters were wounded.

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Argentina : Talleres - Defensores de Belgrano - 27/03/2016

Source : http://www.t13.cl

The game was stopped after 24 minutes following troubles which opposed Talleres supporters and police forces.
The referee waited half an hour but finally the game was abandonned.
Police used a hundred rubber bullets.
One car was also set to fire.

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Millwall FC - Sheffield United - 17/03/2016

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

Man attacked by Sheffield United fan at railway station

British Transport Police believe the 57-year-old was attacked by a member of a group of Sheffield United fans who had returned from an away fixture.

PC Stephen Slocombe said: “As the group passed Café Ritazza heading towards the taxi rank, the man was assaulted.

“The victim sustained a broken cheekbone in the attack. He has had to have a metal plate fitted.

“This was a vicious and completely unprovoked attack and it is vital we find the person responsible.

“He was among a group who witnessed the assault and we would appeal to them and anyone else who saw what happened to come forward.”

SC Corinthians (Brazil) - Cerro Porteño (Paraguay) - Copa Libertadores - 17/03/2016

Source : http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/

Troubles opposed police forces and Corinthians supporters at the end of the game.
Troubles continued outside the stadium and police used tear gas as they were pelted with rocks and cans.

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England : 17 arrested over pub brawl between rival football fans - 19/03/2016

Source : http://home.bt.com/

Seventeen men have been arrested after a fight between rival football fans in a pub.

Supporters of Nottingham Forest and Notts County clashed at the Major Oak pub on Pelham Street in Nottingham city centre on Saturday March 19.

Officers are looking into the possibility the fight was pre-arranged, Nottinghamshire Police said.

Both sides had lost their games that day, with Forest going down to their East Midlands rivals Derby County 1-0, while Notts County were beaten 4-1 by Exeter City.

The 11 Forest supporters and six County fans are males aged between 19 and 28.

They were arrested on Tuesday morning at addresses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and are currently in custody, the force added.

Chief Superintendent Mark Holland said: "This is a very significant operation as we investigate the circumstances of a very disturbing violent incident allegedly involving rival groups of so-called football supporters in Nottingham.

"This incident occurred in a pub that was busy with people who were there to enjoy a night out and suddenly found themselves in the midst of a terrifying situation such as this."