Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board
CHAOS has erupted at a Munich station with fights reported between fans travelling for tonight's Champions League final.
Dramatic footage shows fights kicking off between crowds of fans as they make their way to the match on public transport.
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Fans were seen crowded into disrupted trains in Munich
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Inter fans shout slogans outside the San Siro stadium
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Paris St Germain and Inter Milan fans gather in Munich
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Inter fans gather at the fan zone at Odeonsplatz square prior to the UEFA Champions League Final
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Fans were even spotted throwing stones at each other at Fröttmaning station near the Allianz Arena, Bild has reported.
Fights erupted between groups of PSG and Inter fans making their way to the final.
They also caused travel disruption by making their way on to the train tracks, it was reported.
Some present were injured in the scuffle, with several even visibly covered in blood.
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A fence between the tracks stopped the incident becoming worse, Bild's reporters added.
Tear gas was also reportedly used on a train at the U6 "Universität" stop.
The emergency brake was pulled on the train, and the guard couldn't get through the crowd to reset the lever.
Munich police reported that delays were expected on certain lines following the incident.
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German cops have also threatened fans with their batons in efforts to keep tonight's final as peaceful as possible.
Munich police on X: "Currently, many police officers are at Marienplatz to separate the opposing fan camps.
"Everything is currently peaceful."
It comes as PSG looks to claim the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club's
history
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Inter would be looking for their fourth title, two years after losing to Manchester City in Istanbul.
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