Rangers and Dortmund fans had to be split up by police at Ibrox as tensions grew before kick-off. And ill-timed chants from the home side about “German bombers” were sang when the game got underway, forcing a backlash from those listening on given European war developments on Thursday.
Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered his military to invade Ukraine in the early hours of the morning. But despite this, Rangers fans were heard during their Europa League encounter with Borussia Dortmund making chants about German bombers.
Footage from before the match showed that tensions were already at a high, with Dortmund fans being pushed back by police and stewards, who tried to avoid violence erupting between them and the Scottish supporters.The Daily Record report that a steward was injured in the clashes.BT Sport’s Darrell Currie said: “One quick incident to report on, there has been a bit of trouble in the away end."Some of the fans spilled onto the track alongside the pitch.
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