Violent clashes erupted between English and Serbian fans in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, ahead of their Euro 2024 match. The confrontations involved throwing tables, chairs, and bottles, with reports suggesting involvement of Albanian fans ambushing bars where Serbian and English fans were present. The incidents led to a significant police presence, including riot police, to control the situation.
England and Serbia fans clashing in the streets of Gelsenkirchen.
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) June 16, 2024
English fans attacked Serbian fans at a cafe in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, before Serbia takes on England today in #EURO2024.
The result?
The English fans quickly learned the meaning of “FAFO” as they had to scatter down the street like rats. pic.twitter.com/RLqS9UYg1z
— Aleks Djuricic (@AleksDjuricic) June 16, 2024
Lots of reports of Albanian fans ambushing bars where Serbian and English fans are drinking in Gelsenkirchen. 🤬
Please stay safe if you’re over there watching the game today. 🙏🏴pic.twitter.com/140B09a3VG
— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) June 16, 2024
German police have dealt with an incident involving Albanian & Serbian fans near the centre of Gelsenkirchen. Most senior German police officer on the scene says at the moment they believe the incident did not involve England fans. pic.twitter.com/GgQxmNNcvi
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) June 16, 2024
