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CBS News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Post-game brawl erupts between fans after San Diego FC vs. LA Galaxy match
A fight reportedly broke out between fans following Saturday evening's match between San Diego FC and the Los Angeles Galaxy at Snapdragon Stadium. The altercation began inside the stadium, which is located on the campus of San Diego State University, and spilled into the parking lot before it was broken up. It remains unclear how many individuals were involved or whether there were any injuries. In a joint statement shared on X, both San Diego FC and LA Galaxy condemned the violence. "There is no room for violence in our sport," both teams said in the statement. "The incidents that occurred following Saturday's match at Snapdragon Stadium do not reflect the values of either club and are entirely unacceptable." The clubs emphasized their commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all fans, urging supporters to "to support the game we all love with passion and respect, ensuring that every match remans a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone in attendance." Officials from both teams are working with Snapdragon Stadium security, Major League Soccer, and local law enforcement to conduct a full investigation. The statement noted that any individuals found to have violated the MLS Fan Code of Conduct may face disciplinary actions, including stadium ejections or bans.
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Police appeal for help in hunt for thug after 'mindless act' leaves Aberdeen defender with serious facial injury
Police are continuing their hunt for the thug who left Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie with a serious facial injury after throwing a broken chair on to the Tannadice pitch yesterday. The visibly-distressed 24-year-old needed lengthy medical treatment following an incident which has shocked Scottish football. The broken chair was hurled from a section of the ground housing Dons supporters after Dundee United fans had invaded the pitch to celebrate their team's European qualification following a 2-1 win. In disgraceful scenes, the missile struck unused substitute MacKenzie, causing a nasty head wound which required stitches. The player was wheeled away on a medical trolley with a bandaged head. It was just the latest in a spate of shameful incidents of fan disorder which have blighted Scottish football and brought widespread condemnation from across the game. United boss Jim Goodwin branded the episode an 'absolute disgrace', while Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin admitted it was 'totally unacceptable'. In a strongly-worded statement, the Pittodrie club vowed to take the strongest possible action once the perpetrator is identified. Police chiefs are continuing to assess CCTV footage and are working with both clubs to find the individual responsible. They appealed for information in the aftermath and asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage to contact them. However, they confirmed today that no arrests have yet been made nor suspects identified. Speaking yesterday, match commander Superintendent Ray Birnie described the incident as 'a mindless act'.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Police still hunt MacKenzie seat throw perpetrator
Police Scotland are continuing their enquiries after Aberdeen's Jack MacKenzie was struck by part of a seat thrown by one of his own fans following his side's Scottish Premiership defeat at Dundee United on substitute MacKenzie was felled by the piece of plastic, which was hurled on to the pitch from the upper deck of the Fair Play Stand while United supporters were on the playing surface celebrating their side denying Aberdeen fourth said in a statement that the 24-year-old suffered "a serious facial injury" with manager Jimmy Thelin confirming that the defender is "okay".Police Scotland appealed for information in the aftermath and asked anyone who witnessed the incident or has footage to contact them, but confirmed on Sunday that no arrests had yet been made or suspects identified. Speaking on Saturday, match commander Superintendent Ray Birnie described the incident as "a mindless act"."This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and I'd appeal to all fans to help us trace the person responsible," he added. "If you witnessed what happened, please do the right thing and come forward." What are the clubs saying? After Thelin condemned the actions of the fan in question as "unacceptable", Aberdeen released a statement describing themselves as "dismayed and outraged".The club said they know "for sure" the seat thrown came from the part of the stand that their fans were housed they urged any supporters with information to contact the club and vowed to take "the strongest possible action available to us" if a culprit is Aberdeen support at Tannadice was already restricted in number after objects were aimed at United manager Jim Goodwin - who was previously in charge at Pittodrie - in the last meeting at Tannadice. United are yet to comment on the incident, but Goodwin - who was also targeted in a game last season - labelled the scenes "a disgrace"."I deliberately took myself off the pitch as quickly as I could because we've had previous with the Aberdeen supporters," he said."I'm really disappointed to hear young Jack has been hit by an object thrown by his own supporters. He's inside having stitches now, it's an absolute disgrace."It's probably taken something as serious as this to happen for the authorities to finally step in and do something about it to identify these idiots who let down a really good club." What about the authorities? The SPFL criticised the "moronic behaviour" and warned that "footballing sanctions" will likely be forthcoming as well as police action."It's enormously disappointing and frustrating that one of the most exciting games in the season has been marred by such moronic behaviour," a statement from the league read."We await the match delegates report but will work closely with both clubs and Police Scotland to help identify the perpetrator and fully expect that appropriately severe footballing and judicial sanctions will be imposed."
Asharq Al-Awsat
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Bundesliga Club Heidenheim Accuses Berlin Police of 'Extreme Violence' Against its Fans
Bundesliga club Heidenheim has accused Berlin police of extreme violence leaving some of its fans needing medical treatment following Saturday's game at Union Berlin. Five Heidenheim supporters were arrested and three of them charged, two for alleged vandalism and another for alleged insulting behavior, the police told news agency dpa on Sunday. The club said the police detained several of its supporters before the match for the 'unauthorized posting of stickers during the fan march, which had previously passed without incident.' 'The police also acted with extreme violence without any apparent reason or clear communication after the game, directly before we left the guests' parking lot,' Heidenheim board member Petra Saretz said in a club statement, according to The Associated Press. The incidents before the match led Heidenheim's supporters to refrain from active support during the match, which the team won 3-0 to be sure of at least a relegation playoff. 'We feel obligated to call out the disproportionate violence used by Berlin police against Heidenheim fans yesterday and hope therefore that the authorities will provide clarification for this incomprehensible action,' said Heidenheim chairman Holger Sanwald, who thanked Union staff and others for their support during the incidents.
The Independent
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Sevilla players forced to sleep at training ground after ‘extreme violence' from fans
Sevilla have condemned fan behaviour after their players were forced to sleep at the club's training ground following "extreme violence" in reaction to their 3-2 defeat by Celta Vigo. The seven-time Europa League champions have endured another difficult season and sit 16th in La Liga, just four points above the relegation zone. Footage on social media showed fans with pyrotechnics outside the training ground and the main gate being damaged. The club said they "will pursue the public naming of employees and the dissemination of private data on social media and in the media, acts that constitute criminal offences". A club statement read: "Sevilla understand the team's sporting situation, which is not what any Sevilla fan wants, may lead to protests, but under no circumstances will they be tolerated if they are accompanied by aggression, threats or acts of vandalism. "Sevilla requests that the security forces and corps are as diligent as possible in order to get to the final perpetrators of these despicable acts, perpetrated by a gang of organised radicals who acted with extreme violence." The club next face fellow struggles Las Palmas on Tuesday before finishing their league season with fixtures against Real Madrid and Villarreal.
