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Rival football yobs baton-charged by cops during clashes ahead of Champions League Final
RIVAL football yobs were baton-charged by police during violent clashes ahead of the all-English Champions League Final.
Manchester City fans on their way to tomorrow’s European clash with Chelsea in Porto, Portugal, were in the resort of Albufeira.
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Trouble flared after United lost on penalties[/caption]
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Fans said cops were heavy-handed[/caption]
But Manchester United fans holidaying there had gathered in bars to watch their team on TV in Wednesday’s Europa League Final.
Trouble flared after United lost on penalties to Villarreal — and City fans celebrated wildly.
An eyewitness said: “That set off pushing and shoving followed by fighting in the street.
“Military police had to wade in with batons to break it up.”
Fans said cops were heavy-handed.
No serious injuries were reported.
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Fans were out drinking in bars[/caption]
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An eyewitness said: ‘That set off pushing and shoving followed by fighting in the street’[/caption]
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However no serious injuries were reported[/caption]
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