Season 23/24 - December

Germany: Because of Hansa hooligans, the mayor of Rostock fears for the city's reputation - 18/12/2023

Source : https://www.mopo.de/

After the violent incidents in Paderborn, caused by Hansa hooligans, left-wing politician and mayor of Rostock Eva-Maria Kröger, who took office in February this year, fears that these repeated incidents will harm the image of the city.

Dinamo Zagreb - Hajduk Split - 17/12/2023

Source : Mail

Torcida @ Zagreb

Scotland : Hamilton Academical - Falkirk FC - 16/12/2023

Source : Mail



Red Division Hamilton

ŁKS Łodz - Ruch Chorzów - 17/12/2023

Source : https://lodz.wyborcza.pl/

After the match, a violent brawl pitted 70 ŁKS hools against around a hundred rivals from the Widzew club on Malczewskiego Street, won by those from ŁKS. A 20-year-old boy was injured.

Zrinjski Mostar - Aston Villa - 14/12/2023

Source : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Villa Fans


Zrinjski

French Supercopa Final Boycotted by PSG and Toulouse Ultras Over High Ticket Prices and Venue Controversy - 19/12/2023

Source : https://bnnbreaking.com/

In a bold display of solidarity, ultras from both Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Toulouse have raised their collective voice against the forthcoming French Supercopa final. The match, slated for January 3rd, has been embroiled in controversy due to high ticket prices and the last-minute decision to host it at PSG’s home ground, Parc des Princes. Supporters from both sides have chosen to boycott the event, criticizing the lack of fairness and accusing the French Professional Football League (LFP) of prioritizing commercial interests over the spirit of the game.

Unfair Grounds for Competition

The Toulouse ultras have voiced their discontent about the match being held at their opponent’s home stadium. This decision, they argue, compromises the very essence of fair competition. The abruptness of the scheduling has added to the ire, raising questions about the transparency and integrity of the LFP’s decision-making process.

Exorbitant Ticket Prices

Parisian ultras from the Collectif Ultras Paris (CUP) have echoed Toulouse’s sentiments. Their primary bone of contention lies in the exorbitant ticket prices for the Supercopa final. They argue that the cost of entry far surpasses that of Champions League matches, an indication, they believe, of the LFP’s hypocrisy.
Commercial Interests Over Sporting Spirit

Over the years, the LFP has ventured to host the Supercopa finals in diverse locations such as Canada, Morocco, Tunisia, the USA, Gabon, and Israel. This strategy, ostensibly aimed at broadening the fanbase and increasing revenue, has often been met with lukewarm response. Previous editions held in China and the USA, for instance, were marred by poor attendance. The decision to host the final in France this year, following a failed attempt to secure a location in Thailand, has further incensed the supporters. Both Toulouse and PSG fans see it as a stark manifestation of the LFP’s disregard for the spirit of the game.

TFC fans

Chelsea FC - Newcastle United - League Cup - 19/12/2023

Source : https://www.mirror.co.uk/

Pitch invader collides with Newcastle goalkeeper after last-gasp Chelsea equaliser

Martin Dubravka was charged by a pitch invader after Chelsea's dramatic equaliser against Newcastle in their Carabao Cup quarter-final clash.

The supporter collided with the stopper moments after Mykhaylo Mudryk had guided home a stoppage time equaliser for the home side. He ran onto the pitch during the celebrations and appeared to taunt Dubravka seconds after Chelsea's stoppage-time goal.

Dubravka came away from the incident without any harm before the fan was ushered away by stewards

Basket  EuroLeague : Valencia Basket - Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade - 19/12/2023

Source : https://basketnews.com/

Partizan fans cause conflict with Valencia police, chaos ensues

Partizan fans occupied the seats that were not theirs, and the National Police had to intervene, causing a conflict. Several police officers could be seen beating a couple of fans with police batons. Valencia Basket released a public apology.

Aabout 400 Partizan fans were present in the match and actively supported their favorite team. However, they caused an incident with the local police after not cooperating with the arena's security.

The guest fans occupied the seats that were not theirs. Instead, they all gathered in the upper deck of La Fonteta. National Police had to get involved, and a confrontation between the opposing fanbases began.

Videos of the altercation show several police officers beating fans with police batons.

Following the incident, a significant number of private security and police officers were present at all times near the Partizan fans.

SC Portugal - FC Porto - 18/12/2023

Source : https://www.diariocoimbra.pt/ + https://www.record.pt/

Three Porto fans, aged 30, 35 and 40, were arrested by police with brass knuckles, firecrackers and cannabis in their vehicle.





Later, before the match, incidents broke out on the corner of Alameda das Linhas de Torres and Rua Antonio Stromp, between the police and Porto supporters. They denounced excessive use of force by the police who fired rubber bullets and used batons.

In total, 14 supporters were arrested.

Baník Ostrava - Slavia Prague - 17/12/2023

Source : Mail

Presence of 300 Polish hools with Slavia including 200 from Zagłębie, but also from BKS Bielsko Biała and Czuwaj Przemyśl.



Before the match, a short fight will break out between the hools of Baník (CHzB) and the Poles of BKS. The police will intervene.

Grenada CF - Sevilla FC - 19/12/2023

Source : Mail

Curva Sur Granada & Frente Bokerón Málaga

US Sassuolo - AS Roma - 03/12/2023

Source : Local press

OGC Nice - RC Lens - 20/12/2023

Source : https://actualnewsmagazine.com/

Five minutes of interruption in Nice

Nice supporters also lit smoke bombs and fireworks at the very start of the match against Lens. Barely 40 seconds after kickoff, the game was interrupted.

OGC Nice had already been sanctioned by the closure of the lower part of the stand Popular South for a match, after the use of pyrotechnic devices during the OM reception on October 21.

Greece : Measures announced to tackle sports violence - 20/12/2023

Source : https://www.ekathimerini.com/

Deputy Sports Minister Giannis Vroutsis introduced new measures to combat fan violence on Wednesday.

Proposals include restricting each team to a single fan club, mandatory electronic security systems in Super League and Basket League stadiums, and fines ranging from 10,000 to 100,000 euros for “low-level fan violence.”

In compliance with the Council of Europe’s Saint-Denis Convention, a National Coordination Committee will be formed to ensure a comprehensive, cross-agency approach to safety, protection, and service provision at sports events.

Furthermore, a ticket holder identification system, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Governance, aims to enhance security measures for sporting events.

VfB Stuttgart - Bayer Leverkusen - 10/12/2023

Source : Mail

Ultras Schwabensturm Stuttgart

PSG - FC Metz - 20/12/2023

Source : https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/

Around the 25th minute of play, around sixty supporters from the Boulogne stand started chanting, which was intolerable for the club management.

Stewards then decided to surround these members of the “Block Parisii” and exclude them from the enclosure. The CRS accompanied this group outside the stadium, indicating “orders are orders” according to several witnesses. 55 people were expelled from the stadium.

AZ vs Legia violence : anonymous interview of a police officer present that evening - 18/12/2023

Source : https://www.nhnieuws.nl/

A police officer from the anti-riot section (ME) wanted to testify anonymously on the media NOS, about the incredible violence of Polish fans against the police.

FC Luzern - FC Basel - 17/12/2023

Source : Mail

FCB mob

Partizan Belgrade - Red Star Belgrade - 20/12/2023

Source : https://www.telegraf.rs/

171st Belgrade derby... supporters angry at both teams



Partizan's Grobari had called for a boycott of the derby due to the team's poor results. The South stand was thus completely empty.

the Delije were also angry with their team.

Montpellier HSC - O.Marseille - 20/12/2023

Source : https://actualnewsmagazine.com/

Montpellier sees its match against OM stopped because of fireworks thrown by its supporters

The match was interrupted in the 79th minute before calm returned four minutes later, but the Hérault club, which had received a withdrawal of two points, including one suspended after throwing firecrackers against Clermont), could be sanctioned again.

Faced with this sporting issue, captain Teji Savanier and coach Michel Der Zakarian spoke directly to the Montpellier ultras to ask them to stop their throwing of pyrotechnic devices.





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OM’s goal created tensions



Despite the travel ban for OM supporters at Mosson, some were still present in the stands, given the geographical proximity. These supporters could not contain their joy at the moment of Jordan Veretout's goal, with chants which did not please the Montpellier ultras. A few fights then broke out in a Montpellier stadium.

Feyenoord Rotterdam - FC Utrecht - Cup - 20/12/2023

Source : https://www.puna.nl/

After the final whistle, FC Utrecht hooligans confronted the police in the corridors of the De Kuip stadium, after setting fire to the toilets in their stand.

1. FC Heidenheim - SC Freiburg - 20/12/2023

Source : https://www.stuttgarter-zeitung.de/

Late in the afternoon, around 5:30 p.m., a clash took place in the city center of Heidenheim, between supporters of both teams.

Eintracht Frankfurt - Borussia Mönchengladbach - 20/12/2023

Source : Mail

Tribute to BBB

England : football hooligans including thug woman rain down punches outside pub in Brighton after Crystal Palace match - 21/12/2023

Source : https://www.dailymail.co.uk/

Football hooligans rain down punches on security guards outside a pub in Brighton after a match against Crystal Palace.

This video helped convict Calum Adams, 28, and his sister Daisy, 23, as well as her ex Oliver Treagus, 22, from North Chailey, all who later admitted to affray.

The trio had been refused entry at the pub near the station where Crystal Palace supporters had been drinking after an evening match.

Earlier that day, Calum had his match day ticket cancelled after being verbally abusive to Palace supporters and police near the pub.

That evening, he returned with Daisy and Treagus, where the brawl erupted.

All three admitted affray at Brighton Magistrates Court and were sent to Lewes Crown Court for sentencing.

Labourer Calum was jailed for six months and banned from football matches for six years.

Shop worker Daisy was sentenced to an 18-month community order with 15 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement sessions and a £200 fine.

Window cleaner Treagus was sentenced to 150 hours of unpaid work as part of an 18-month community order. He must also pay a £200 fine, and faces a four-year Football Banning Order.

The court heard how the incident started at about 5.45pm on March 15 this year.

A group of Crystal Palace supporters left Brighton Station, and Calum went towards them to confront them along with other supporters.

He directed abuse to the Crystal Palace supporters, and acted aggressively towards officers.

His match day ticket was cancelled as a result of this behaviour.

Then at 9.30pm, he arrived back at the same pub and sought to gain entry alongside his sister and Treagus.

They were intoxicated, and footage shows them attempting to punch and slap the security guards at the pub after being refused entry.

1. FC Nürnberg - Hamburger SV - 16/12/2023

Source : https://www.mopo.de/

Here again, the match was briefly interrupted after tennis balls were thrown onto the pitch.