A band of hooligans in Serbia has been captured on camera assaulting rival supporters using sticks ahead of the anticipated Champions League showdown between Red Star Belgrade and Manchester City.
The alarming video footage exhibits approximately 30 Red Star Belgrade aggressors infiltrating a bar occupied by Manchester City fans and ruthlessly striking them on their heads and bodies in a vicious attack.
This incident follows other instances of football-related violence.
In Turkey, all football matches have been indefinitely halted following an incident where a referee was punched to the ground by a club president.
Moreover, Greece imposed a two-month ban on spectators at top-tier football games due to violence between rival volleyball enthusiasts in Athens that severely injured a police officer.
Authorities in Serbia are on high alert, with police cars patrolling streets and prepared to intervene in case of violence, hooliganism, or assault targeting any fan.
Several of the hooligans in Serbia were captured assaulting opposing fans with sticks ahead of the crucial Champions League fixture.
The distressing video portrays about 30 Red Star Belgrade assailants charging into a bar filled with Manchester City supporters and inflicting forceful blows to their heads and bodies.
A clash occurred between Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade fans outside a bar in Serbia, where Red Star hooligans brandished wooden sticks as weapons against City fans.
Masked and hooded, the Red Star Belgrade hooligans launched an attack on the pub occupied by rival Manchester City fans.
Riot police have been put on standby in the Serbian capital in anticipation of a heated Champions League encounter tonight.
Eyewitnesses reported that around 20 Manchester City fans, who had traveled for the match, got involved in a large altercation spilling onto the streets late on Tuesday night.
Serbian police diligently scoured the area throughout the night, searching for the masked gang responsible for the attacks.
Patrols continue in anticipation of potential further altercations before tonight's match.
Several individuals believed to be young men, were captured in video clips wearing masks and hoods while engaging in physical altercations and wielding weapons.
The incident was captured on security cameras at the venue.
Fans and security personnel are urged to remain vigilant, particularly when visiting countries known for fan violence and assault.
Efforts are being made to bring the perpetrators of this savage act to justice. Injuries sustained by traveling Manchester City fans have prompted hospital treatment.
Despite the upsetting incident, Manchester City emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade, courtesy of goals by Micah Hamilton, Oscar Bobb, and Kalvin Phillips, while Red Star Belgrade found the net through Hwang and Katai.
The Citizens concluded their Champions League group phase on a positive note, securing a flawless record of six wins out of six to top their group.
Nonetheless, the unfortunate event involving hooligan attacks against Manchester City fans has marred the victory.
Authorities aim to eradicate gang violence and assaults on fans and officials to preserve the sport's integrity and harmony.
The alarming video footage exhibits approximately 30 Red Star Belgrade aggressors infiltrating a bar occupied by Manchester City fans and ruthlessly striking them on their heads and bodies in a vicious attack.
This incident follows other instances of football-related violence.
In Turkey, all football matches have been indefinitely halted following an incident where a referee was punched to the ground by a club president.
Moreover, Greece imposed a two-month ban on spectators at top-tier football games due to violence between rival volleyball enthusiasts in Athens that severely injured a police officer.
Authorities in Serbia are on high alert, with police cars patrolling streets and prepared to intervene in case of violence, hooliganism, or assault targeting any fan.
Several of the hooligans in Serbia were captured assaulting opposing fans with sticks ahead of the crucial Champions League fixture.
The distressing video portrays about 30 Red Star Belgrade assailants charging into a bar filled with Manchester City supporters and inflicting forceful blows to their heads and bodies.
A clash occurred between Manchester City and Red Star Belgrade fans outside a bar in Serbia, where Red Star hooligans brandished wooden sticks as weapons against City fans.
Masked and hooded, the Red Star Belgrade hooligans launched an attack on the pub occupied by rival Manchester City fans.
Riot police have been put on standby in the Serbian capital in anticipation of a heated Champions League encounter tonight.
Eyewitnesses reported that around 20 Manchester City fans, who had traveled for the match, got involved in a large altercation spilling onto the streets late on Tuesday night.
Serbian police diligently scoured the area throughout the night, searching for the masked gang responsible for the attacks.
Patrols continue in anticipation of potential further altercations before tonight's match.
Several individuals believed to be young men, were captured in video clips wearing masks and hoods while engaging in physical altercations and wielding weapons.
The incident was captured on security cameras at the venue.
Fans and security personnel are urged to remain vigilant, particularly when visiting countries known for fan violence and assault.
Efforts are being made to bring the perpetrators of this savage act to justice. Injuries sustained by traveling Manchester City fans have prompted hospital treatment.
Despite the upsetting incident, Manchester City emerged victorious with a 3-2 win over Red Star Belgrade, courtesy of goals by Micah Hamilton, Oscar Bobb, and Kalvin Phillips, while Red Star Belgrade found the net through Hwang and Katai.
The Citizens concluded their Champions League group phase on a positive note, securing a flawless record of six wins out of six to top their group.
Nonetheless, the unfortunate event involving hooligan attacks against Manchester City fans has marred the victory.
Authorities aim to eradicate gang violence and assaults on fans and officials to preserve the sport's integrity and harmony.