Marseille supporters let off fireworks towards PAOK fans ahead of their Europa League Conference at the Orange Velodrome.It comes after ugly scenes spilt out in the city’s streets.
Reports suggested that authorities were tested ahead of the European encounter, with fights breaking out around the hotel where PAOK supporters had been staying.Rudy Manna of Marseille Police said in a statement: “There were a few small scuffles which were immediately squashed by the police.
Currently, the supporters are in their hotel and the police are guarding the place. And then we will also have to monitor the groups of supporters who are gradually arriving in the city to attend a football match.”And even on the pitch ahead of the game, there were shocking scenes as Marseille supporters appeared to aim fireworks at the opposition fans, with footage showing loud explosions and sparks heading toward themThe viral images shocked viewers online, who reacted.
One said: “Gotta do a European game soon with 2 nut case teams looks a right laugh.” Another said: “In England you’ll get told ‘you’re in my seat’ on away days while these c**** are having a firework back and forth.”Do you think UEFA should ban Marseille fans from future European games?
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