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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Chelsea fan claims he's only just found out they won Conference League after being thrown in Polish jail for five days
A CHELSEA fan claims to have only just found out they won the Conference League final after allegedly being thrown in a Polish jail for FIVE days. The befuddled Blues supporter posted a video to social media claiming he had been banged up in Wroclaw after a scrap with Real Betis fans. 4 4 The two sets of supporters were embroiled in a series of unsavoury clashes leading up to Wednesday's match, which Chelsea won 4-1. Riot police were even deployed to the streets as hooligans from both clubs caused chaos in Poland. And the fan in question claims that after being caught up in one of the fights, he was immediately thrown into a jail cell. In the video, the Chelsea supporter alleged he had been locked up for five days and was only released on Sunday morning. As a result, he only just found out that his beloved Blues had actually gone on to secure victory in Wednesday's final. But the fan also claimed that he has been left with no money after his encounter with Polish police and must now figure out a way to return home. He said: 'I have just been released from Polish jail. Just found out that Chelsea won the Conference League. 'Polish police have sucked me for all my money. I've been in there for four days, five days, over a petty little fight with these Betis fans. 'I'm in Wroclaw, no money, just my backpack and the stuff that I bought with me apart from the money that I had. 'I don't really know how I'm getting home to be honest. At least Chelsea won the f*****g Conference League, as I've just found out. 4 4 '7 o'clock in the morning, five days later, just released me, today's Sunday, the game was on Wednesday. 'They kept me in there for a fight. So let's see how I get home. I don't know.' Fans were quick to react online. One said' 'At least they won.' Another declared: 'Don't break the law then.' One noted: 'Fair play to him.' Another added: 'Poland don't play around.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
PSG and Inter Milan Fans Clash on Subway Ahead of Final in Munich
PSG and Inter Milan Fans Clash on Subway Ahead of Final in Munich originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan also pits two of the most heated crowds in Europe against each other. Historically, there has been no significant rivalry between the teams, but today there are intense confrontations both on and off the pitch to see who lifts the trophy. Advertisement European football is often surrounded by fights before important matches. Although such incidents are now rare near stadiums due to the strong presence of law enforcement, hooligans can still cause problems miles away from the actual game. In a video shared on social media, Inter Milan and PSG supporters clashed in a brawl on the subway while heading to the match. In the video, French supporters were inside the train, while the Inter Milan fans were outside. The reason for the initial confusion remains unknown. In the same video, it is possible to see some supporters close to the brawl were trying to stay away from the fight. Also read: Both teams seek redemption in the Champions League final Not only is this a chance for Inter Milan to redeem themselves for their loss to Manchester City in the final two years ago, but also an opportunity to lift the trophy after beating Barcelona in overtime with a historic goal. Advertisement On the other side, PSG is a team that invested millions to build a team with the best players, but the project with Neymar and Mbappé does not go as planned, and they lost in the Champions League final to Bayern Munich in 2020. A year later, the team makes another investment and signed Lionel Messi on the summer of 2021, but once again it didn't work out and the trio left the club, leaving PSG empty-handed - or so they thought before Luis Enrique arrived at the club and transformed the culture inside the locker room. PSG and Inter Milan play two different styles of football. While Paris prefers to maintain possession and try to create scoring opportunities, Inter likes to sit back and wait for counter-attacks to try to score - but PSG also has the speed to score when the roles are reversed, thanks to players like Dembélé, and Kvaratskhelia. Here's where to watch the UEFA Champions League final: Advertisement Where to watch: Paramount Plus (coverage starts at 1pm); Kickoff time: 3pm EST; Live from Allianz Arena, in Munich; Pre-match show: Linkin Park. Related: Seven Things You Didn't Know About PSG vs Inter Milan Champions League Final Related: Mikel Arteta to Support His Former Club in the Champions League Final Related: Beckham's Champions League Livestream Returns with Tom Cruise and Celebrity Chaos This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Independent
Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
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, police said Wednesday. Police used stun grenades and a water cannon against the teams' fans who were disturbing public order in the city, Polish state news agency PAP reported, adding that there were scuffles between supporters and bottles were thrown. The disorder took place hours between the UEFA Conference League final between the teams. Łukasz Dutkowiak, a sergeant for Lower Silesian police, said officers restored order after initial altercations between Chelsea and Betis fans before making arrests of people who took part in the brawls following analysis of surveillance footage, PAP reported. In a post on X saying '28 foreign hooligans' had been arrested, Tomasz Siemoniak, minister of the interior and administration, said 'the police are acting decisively. Zero tolerance!' ___
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Politics
- Associated Press
Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
WROCLAW, Poland (AP) — 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, police said Wednesday. Police used stun grenades and a water cannon against the teams' fans who were disturbing public order in the city, Polish state news agency PAP reported, adding that there were scuffles between supporters and bottles were thrown. The disorder took place hours between the UEFA Conference League final between the teams. Łukasz Dutkowiak, a sergeant for Lower Silesian police, said officers restored order after initial altercations between Chelsea and Betis fans before making arrests of people who took part in the brawls following analysis of surveillance footage, PAP reported. In a post on X saying '28 foreign hooligans' had been arrested, Tomasz Siemoniak, minister of the interior and administration, said 'the police are acting decisively. Zero tolerance!' ___ AP soccer:
CNA
7 days ago
- Politics
- CNA
Chelsea and Betis fans clash before Conference League final
WROCLAW, Poland :Fans of Chelsea and Real Betis have clashed ahead of Wednesday's Conference League final in Polish host city Wroclaw, authorities said, warning they would clamp down hard on violence. Footage on social media showed fans in the city centre hurling chairs at each other and taking part in running battles on Tuesday evening. Polish police said they were attempting to identify fans involved in one incident and had detained a Spanish citizen after a scuffle on Tuesday night. A further three Spaniards were detained in the early hours of Wednesday after they took down UEFA Conference League Final flags. Last week's Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur was also marred by clashes between supporters ahead of the match in Bilbao. "Zero tolerance for violence on our streets!," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk wrote on X. "I thank the police for their decisive actions against the hooligans in Chelsea and Betis shirts in Wroclaw. We warn you: if necessary, the police will be even more ruthless today!" 'WE'RE NOT SCARED' Polish police said everyone could feel safe thanks to a large police presence saturating certain areas. Chelsea, twice Champions League winners and six times English top-flight champions, arrive at the final having secured fourth place in the Premier League on Sunday, giving them Champions League football next season. Real Betis supporters, meanwhile, are revelling in reaching a European final for the first time in the club's history and the chance to overshadow local rivals Sevilla with their own chapter of continental success. Hours before the game on Wednesday afternoon, under steady rain, most fans were brushing off the violence. "There is always someone bad in a crowd of 50,000 people," said Betis supporter Juan in Wroclaw's old town square. "We are loving every second of this , we're going to celebrate afterwards, and we hope Chelsea fans will cry."
