European football was plunged into a fresh hooligan problem
yesterday when police detained scores of Dinamo Zagreb fans in the
French capital ahead of the UEFA Champions League group game against
Paris Saint Germain.
Reports said police arrested up to 125 fans who defied a French
Government ban and were involved in street fights with rival PSG
supporters.
The French Interior Ministry had banned visiting
Zagreb fans on Sunday (November 4) because of a serious chance of unrest
– and their fears were realised.
If French prosecutors pursue a
case against the Croatian fans, each could face up to six months in
prison and €30,000 (£24,000/$39,000) in fines for ignoring the travel
ban.
The Croatian Football Federation (HNS) backed the arrests.
"We
support any action that leads to the prevention of violence or
punishing of those who committed violent acts," at sports events, HNS
spokesman Neven Cvijanović was quoted as saying.
This is not the first time Croatian football fans have been under the spotlight.
The national association was fined during the 2012 UEFA European Championship for unruly behaviour by hardcore supporters.
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