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Turkey and Georgia fans fight it out in the stands ahead of Euro 2024 kick-off

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Turkey and Georgia fans fight it out in the stands ahead of Euro 2024 kick-off

A Georgia fan takes a swing at the Turkey side in Dortmund. Photo: Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay

Turkey and Georgia fans clash before the match in Dortmund.

thumbnail: A Georgia fan takes a swing at the Turkey side in Dortmund. Photo: Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay
thumbnail: Turkey and Georgia fans clash before the match in Dortmund.

Fighting broke out between fans of Turkey and Georgia inside Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion ahead of the teams’ European Championship match today.

The brawling took place at ground level in one corner of the stadium, with supporters seen throwing punches and objects at each other as security attempted to intervene in pouring rain.

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The fighting stopped when police officers in riot gear came between them. A thick line of officers remained in place, with some standing in the stairwell alongside Georgia fans.

The nations, which are meeting in Group F of Euro 2024, share a border of around 270km. There had been no sign of any disorder earlier in the day as both sets of fans mixed in Dortmund’s city centre.

Turkey and Georgia fans clash before the match in Dortmund.

Driving rain forced fans with seats in lower levels of the stadium to take cover. Some fan zones around Germany are not opening today because of the forecast inclement weather.

It is Georgia’s first ever match at a major football tournament.

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