Sources report this, including Feyenoord fans who are present in France. Stones and glasses were allegedly thrown during the riots between supporters of both clubs and the French police took action with large equipment. The disturbances took place at bars in the old port of Marseille.
Warned
Feyenoord fans were warned on Wednesday afternoon that Marseille supporters with knives would be looking for them and that they should stay in their hotel. A photo of an injured Feyenoord supporter with his head bandaged is circulating on social media.
Rows of police buses and command posts line all corners of the old port. These will be expanded even further on Thursday when thousands of supporters from the Netherlands join. A total of 5000 fans are expected from Feyenoord, of whom 3200 have tickets for the match. But for many courses there is still a lively trade going on on the black market around the stadium.
Dutch agents
The Rotterdam police announced earlier Wednesday that a number of Dutch officers traveled with the supporters. “We always do that at international Feyenoord matches.” The police in Marseille announced in advance that they were on high alert to prevent disturbances.
The municipality of Marseille has designated the beaches of Prado as an area for a fan zone. But for now the supporters will only be around the harbor for the first 24 hours, where there are many cafes and Irish pubs. There have also been major riots in this place in the past. At the European Championship in 2018, 80 were injured, in 1998 at the World Cup there were battles between English supporters who were being hounded, and many North African youths in Marseille.