2020 is here and that means it’s the perfect time to look back at the past 10 years and highlight the most memorable fan fights.
In narrowing our list down to 9, we’ve inevitably omitted a lot of awesome brawls. However, we feel that these fights are all worthy of a special mention.
9. Gama and Brasiliense fans fight on pitch during match
12 March 2017 – What began as a brawl between players soon exploded into chaos as Gama and Brasiliense fans invaded the pitch and fought over a giant flag amid tear gas and stun grenades.
8. Polish and Russian fans clash ahead of Euro 2012 match
12 June 2012 – Thousands of Russian fans marching through Warsaw to celebrate Russia Day came under attack from groups of Polish fans ahead of their Euro 2012 clash.
7. Legia hooligans attack Jagiellonia fans in stands during Polish Ekstraklasa match
2 March 2014 – Legia hooligans stormed the away end at the Polish Army Stadium and attacked visiting Jagiellonia fans during their Polish league match.
6. Metalist Kharkiv and Dynamo Kyiv hooligans fight before league match
15 September 2013 – Large groups of Metalist Kharkiv and Dynamo Kyiv hooligans engaged in a fierce pre-match confrontation in the centre of Kharkiv ahead of their Ukrainian Premier League clash.
5. Slask Wroclaw hooligans attack Odra Opole fans during fan tournament
6 September 2014 – A fan tournament involving Odra Opole fans turned violent when Slask hooligans stormed the event and attacked their rivals.
4. Colo Colo and Santiago Wanderers fans clash on pitch before kick-off
6 December 2015 – Before a ball was even kicked, Colo Colo and Santiago Wanderers fans invaded the pitch and clashed in violent scenes, forcing their match to be abandoned.
3. English and Russian fans clash in Marseille ahead of Euro 2016 match
11 June 2016 – Marseille turned into a battleground as English and Russian fans fought running battles through the streets ahead of their Euro 2016 match, making headlines around the world.
2. Athletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama fans clash in stands during Brazilian Serie A match
8 December 2013 – A brutal fight erupted on the terraces between Athletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama fans during their Brazilian Serie A match, leaving several fans seriously injured.
1. PAOK and AEK hooligans clash before Greek Cup final
6 May 2017 – The 2017 Greek Cup final produced unforgettable scenes as PAOK and AEK fans clashed with police and fought an epic battle on a footbridge above the stands.
