At least seventeen people were killed in heavy riots between supporters of the Mexican football clubs Querétaro and Atlas on Saturday evening. Which report Mexican media† After an hour of play, fans stormed the Corregidora stadium field and the match was halted. There was also fighting in the stands and outside the stadium.
The match in the highest Mexican league was not labeled as a risk match in advance. The police and security guards present were unable to contain the rioting supporters, several media reported, calling the riots “the worst football-related violent incident in Mexico ever.”
Images on social media show how families are trying to flee from the football violence. Fans who were not involved in the riots have also been targeted by aggressive supporters. Both regional authorities and the Mexican Football Association have condemned the riots and promised a thorough investigation.