Category Archives: Rioting

Reports on Vancouver riots urge more NHL involvement

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Two reports on Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot urge the NHL and its teams to take a more active role in preventing violence at future finals according to an AP report. One recommendation in an independent review into the riot after … finish reading Reports on Vancouver riots urge more NHL involvement

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Brazilian soccer fans banned for altercations

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Brazilian fans of the Palmeiras team have been banned after the result of an altercation with officers that resulted in two fans being shot. The ban comes after police admitted that the shots may have come from officers trying to … finish reading Brazilian soccer fans banned for altercations

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Tottenham postpones opening match due to riots

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The riots in London have claimed another event as Tottenham has made the decison to postpone its opener against Everton as a result of safety concerns. As you can read in this AP report:  The decision to call off the … finish reading Tottenham postpones opening match due to riots

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British soccer matches cancelled due to rioting

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The rioting over the last few days in London has now caused the cancellation of England’s friendly match against the Netherlands as well as other league matches according to a Sports Industry Group report. Matches at Charlton, West Ham and … finish reading British soccer matches cancelled due to rioting

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Rioting in Vancouver after Stanley Cup loss

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

After a 4-0 loss to the Boston Bruins in game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, angry Vancouver Canucks fans stormed to the streets. During the rioting, fans set garbage cans on fire, danced atop overturned cars, smashed windows, and looted … finish reading Rioting in Vancouver after Stanley Cup loss

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14 Serbian fans convicted in death of French fan

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A Belgrade court convicted 14 Serbs of the fatal beating of a French soccer fan, describing a brutal scene in which the attackers cornered the man, hit him with iron bars and threw him down a narrow stairway. According to … finish reading 14 Serbian fans convicted in death of French fan

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Soccer fight in Jordan injures hundreds

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Roy Kessel

It is amazing how frequent fights are around the world of soccer and that they merit so little coverage.  We get a fight at a USC-UCLA football game and everyone is surprised. Fans of rival Jordanian soccer teams clashed after … finish reading Soccer fight in Jordan injures hundreds

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UEFA awards Italy 3-0 win over Serbia

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Roy Kessel

As a result of rioting fans that forced the match between Italy and Serbia, UEFA has awarded Italy a 3-0 victory. As reported by AP, the UEFA ruling also means that Serbia will have to play before an empty stadium … finish reading UEFA awards Italy 3-0 win over Serbia

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Italy refuses to replay Serbia

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Italy has indicated that they are not willing to agree to replay Serbia after last week’s match was called off due to rioting and fan violence. UEFA is scheduled to hear the case on October 29th.

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Hooligans arrested in Italy-Serbia game

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Roy Kessel

UEFA has warned Serbia that it could face penalties, including disqualification for championships and tournaments as a result of the hooliganism which occurred in the recent match against Italy. The match in Genoa Tuesday was abandoned after seven minutes when … finish reading Hooligans arrested in Italy-Serbia game

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