UKRAINIAN police said Wednesday 10 people were injured in fighting between supporters of Dynamo Kiev and Turkish team Besiktas around the European Champions League (UCL) game between the teams Tuesday.
A police statement said of the 10, all of whom were described as “foreigners,” eight were injured in beatings and two were stabbed in clashes near the stadium, which will host the 2018 Champions League final. There were no further details about the seriousness of the injuries.
Police said none of the 10 agreed to give an official statement.
Video footage online shows large crowds fighting in the street, some using sticks and fireworks as weapons.
Messages on forums used by Ukrainian hooligan groups said fans of various Ukrainian clubs banded together to fight Turkish fans.
There has long been bad blood between fan groups from the two countries.
(SD-Agencies)
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