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Scottish Sun
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Footie clash abandoned as ‘fans storm pitch and burn team bus with live ammunition fired'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FANS stormed the pitch and a team bus was set on fire as a top-flight football match was abandoned. Shocking scenes unfolded in the Libyan Premier League as Al-Ahly Tripoli faced Al-Ittihad yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Fans broke into the stadium and stormed the pitch 3 The match was abandoned in the first-half 3 The Al-Ittihad team bus was set on fire Chaos erupted in the derby, which was played behind closed doors, towards the end of the first-half when a group of hooligans broke into the stadium. Hundreds appeared in the upper tier and began to climb down the stand wielding flares. They then charged onto the pitch as away side Al-Ittihad's players ran into the changing room or into the terraces in fear. The referee swiftly made the decision to abandon the match with the score 1-0 to Al-Ittihad. Violence continued outside the group as their team bus was set on fire. Members of security that are connected to the government were also targeted by supporters. The ugly scenes continued late into the night and ammunition was reportedly fired to disperse crowds by the military. It comes amid huge protests calling for Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to resign. The uprising began after armed groups clashed in Tripoli over the weekend. Demonstrators are demanding elections, while accusing Dbeibah of corruption and being to blame for the growing strength of armed groups. Nationwide protests have turned violent. Reports claim that at least eight civilians and a police officer have died. Several Libyan ministers have resigned since the start of the protests.
The Irish Sun
5 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Footie clash abandoned as ‘fans storm pitch and burn team bus with live ammunition fired'
FANS stormed the pitch and a team bus was set on fire as a top-flight football match was abandoned. Shocking scenes unfolded in the Libyan Premier League as Al-Ahly Tripoli faced Al-Ittihad yesterday. Advertisement 3 Fans broke into the stadium and stormed the pitch 3 The match was abandoned in the first-half 3 The Al-Ittihad team bus was set on fire Chaos erupted in the derby, which was played behind closed doors, towards the end of the first-half when a group of hooligans broke into the stadium. Hundreds appeared in the upper tier and began to climb down the stand wielding flares. They then charged onto the pitch as away side The referee swiftly made the decision to abandon the match with the score 1-0 to Al-Ittihad. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Violence continued outside the group as their Members of security that are connected to the government were also targeted by supporters. The ugly scenes continued late into the night and ammunition was reportedly fired to disperse crowds by the military. It comes amid huge protests calling for Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah to resign. Advertisement Most read in Football Latest Exclusive Exclusive The uprising began after armed groups clashed in Tripoli over the weekend. Demonstrators are demanding elections, while accusing Dbeibah of corruption and being to blame for the growing strength of armed groups. Nationwide protests have turned violent. Reports claim that at least eight civilians and a police officer have died. Advertisement Several Libyan ministers have resigned since the start of the protests.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A highly-anticipated derby in Libya's top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some fans were injured. The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute when Al-Ahli substitutes and fans stormed the pitch in protest of Al-Ittihad players' celebration of their opening goal. Al-Ittihad's bus was set on fire, the club said in a statement. Advertisement Players and soccer officials fled the stadium amid a fan disturbance outside the facility. Footage circuited online showed clashes between fans and security forces in and around the stadium. Al-Ahly blamed what it called a 'provocative act' by one of Al-Ittihad players for the disturbance. It said in a statement that security forces used 'excessive force and live fire' against fans at the club's headquarters. Local media reported that Portuguese referee Fábio José Costa was injured. ___ AP soccer:
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Soccer fans storm field in Libya and a Portuguese referee is injured during a suspended match
TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — A highly-anticipated derby in Libya's top soccer league was suspended after fans stormed the pitch and officials said Thursday the Portuguese referee and some fans were injured. The match Wednesday between Al-Ahly Tripoli and Al-Ittihad was suspended in the 39th minute when Al-Ahli substitutes and fans stormed the pitch in protest of Al-Ittihad players' celebration of their opening goal. Al-Ittihad's bus was set on fire, the club said in a statement. Players and soccer officials fled the stadium amid a fan disturbance outside the facility. Footage circuited online showed clashes between fans and security forces in and around the stadium. Al-Ahly blamed what it called a 'provocative act' by one of Al-Ittihad players for the disturbance. It said in a statement that security forces used 'excessive force and live fire' against fans at the club's headquarters. Local media reported that Portuguese referee Fábio José Costa was injured. ___ AP soccer:
Libyan Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Libyan Express
Al-Ahly Tripoli crowned basketball champions of Africa
BY Libyan Express Jun 15, 2025 - 03:52 Al-Ahly Tripoli win first Basketball Africa League title Libya's Al-Ahly Tripoli made history by clinching the Basketball Africa League (BAL) title, defeating Angola's Petro de Luanda in a tightly contested final on Saturday evening. The match featured several shifts in momentum, with Al-Ahly holding a 43-38 lead at half-time. Petro de Luanda began the game with strong intensity, but Al-Ahly responded effectively to close the first quarter ahead 33-22. Although Petro narrowed the gap during the second quarter, they were unable to overturn the deficit before the break. In the second half, Al-Ahly Tripoli maintained their composure, managing Petro's attempts to mount a comeback and safeguarding their lead. The Libyan side ultimately secured a well-deserved victory, capturing the club's first-ever BAL championship. Launched in 2020 as a joint venture between the NBA and FIBA, the Basketball Africa League is Africa's premier professional basketball competition. The league brings together the continent's top clubs each year to raise the sport's profile and nurture emerging talent across Africa. Al-Ahly Tripoli's triumph marks a landmark moment for Libyan basketball, as they become the first club from the country to win the BAL. The victory not only elevates Libya's standing in continental basketball but also highlights the growing competitiveness within the region. The views expressed in Op-Ed pieces are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Libyan Express. How to submit an Op-Ed: Libyan Express accepts opinion articles on a wide range of topics. Submissions may be sent to oped@ Please include 'Op-Ed' in the subject line.
