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Fan Violence Ahead of Soccer Final Between Chelsea and Real Betis Leads to 28 Arrests
- Supporters of Chelsea and Real Betis clashed in Wroclaw, Poland, on May 28, 2025, hours before their Europa Conference League final at Stadion Wroclaw.
- The clashes followed earlier violent incidents on May 27 and were driven by rising tensions ahead of the clubs’ first major European final meeting.
- Riot police intervened with tear gas and water cannons while fans hurled bottles, flares, chairs, and engaged in running battles near the city center.
- Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk denounced the violent incidents, emphasizing a firm stance against unrest and commending the police for their strong response.
- Authorities arrested 28 individuals and vowed to prosecute offenders while tightening security measures to ensure safety during the final that evening.
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Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
Police say fan disorder ahead of a European soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis in the Polish city of Wroclaw has led to 28 people being arrested. Polish state news agency PAP reports that police used stun grenades and…
Polish Police Forced to Intervene over Violence Before Conference League Final
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