Serbia and England fans clash ahead of Euro 2024 opener
Thousands of England fans have descended on Gelsenkirchen ahead of the national sides' opening game.
Tensions are high in Germany as England prepare to take on Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener. Thousands of England fans have descended on Gelsenkirchen ahead of the national sides' opening game. In the city centre, there have been reports of clashes between England and Serbia fans. Police have been forced to intervene to break up the fighting. It is unclear if there have been any arrests.
Fans have been involved in clashes ahead of the Three Lions game against Serbia.
The violence comes just hours before the two sides are due to meet at the Veltins-Arena. It is unclear what sparked the trouble, but it is thought to be related to the long-standing rivalry between the two countries. The match is seen as a high-risk fixture, and police have been on high alert all weekend. They will be hoping to prevent further violence and ensure that the game can go ahead as planned.
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