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Clashes mar Man Utd-Roma match Clashes mar Man Utd-Roma match
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Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma was marred by violence involving supporters before and during the game.Manchester United's Champions League match against Roma was marred by violence involving supporters before and during the game.
Local media reported clashes between fans as they made their way to the Olympic Stadium in Rome.Local media reported clashes between fans as they made their way to the Olympic Stadium in Rome.
During the game United fans clashed with police wielding batons.During the game United fans clashed with police wielding batons.
Manchester United warned fans before the game they could be attacked by Roma supporters, sparking criticism from Rome's mayor.Manchester United warned fans before the game they could be attacked by Roma supporters, sparking criticism from Rome's mayor.
Local media reported that five people were injured in clashes as fans made their way to the stadium.Local media reported that five people were injured in clashes as fans made their way to the stadium.
Riot policeRiot police
It was reported that three were English, one was from Rome and another was from Italy's security forces.It was reported that three were English, one was from Rome and another was from Italy's security forces.
The trouble reportedly occurred near two bridges - the Ponte Milvio and the Ponte Duca d'Aosta.The trouble reportedly occurred near two bridges - the Ponte Milvio and the Ponte Duca d'Aosta.
During the game, which Roma won 2-1, both sets of fans could be seen throwing missiles at each other.During the game, which Roma won 2-1, both sets of fans could be seen throwing missiles at each other.
The two sets of supporters were separated in one section of the ground by a barrier with riot police gathered on the Manchester United side.The two sets of supporters were separated in one section of the ground by a barrier with riot police gathered on the Manchester United side.
The police and Man Utd fans fight at Rome's Stadio OlimpicoThe police and Man Utd fans fight at Rome's Stadio Olimpico
After each goal both sets of fans surged towards the barrier.After each goal both sets of fans surged towards the barrier.
At one stage, riot police with shields and batons were seen repeatedly striking Manchester United supporters.At one stage, riot police with shields and batons were seen repeatedly striking Manchester United supporters.
One female fan was seen being pushed in the face by a police officer while another supporter was repeatedly struck with a baton as he lay on the floor.One female fan was seen being pushed in the face by a police officer while another supporter was repeatedly struck with a baton as he lay on the floor.
TV pictures showed one Manchester United fan with blood pouring from his face as others tried to pick him up.TV pictures showed one Manchester United fan with blood pouring from his face as others tried to pick him up.
'Pretty vicious''Pretty vicious'
BBC Five Live commentator Alan Green, said during the game: "United fans appeared to charge the police and the police went in. A Manchester United fan, David Pearce, said: ""Italian police attacked the Manchester United crowd. I tried to help a girl who'd fallen down and one of the policemen hit me with a baton.
"It got pretty vicious. We're about 80 yards away but it seems to have quietened down now. "It's absolute pandemonium. It's just terrible."
The police got involved with a baton charge and all hell broke loose - you had seats being thrown at the police Man Utd fanThe police got involved with a baton charge and all hell broke loose - you had seats being thrown at the police Man Utd fan
"We've just heard a loud crash and there is smoke over there. It is very, very nasty inside this ground now.
"I don't know if the Roma fans started this but they are happy now as it is between the police and the United fans." A Manchester United fan inside the ground told BBC Five Live trouble started when Manchester United's Paul Scholes was sent off.
"At the time of the sending off there were missiles exchanged between fans and after the Roma goal their fans charged the United section," he said.
"The police got involved with a baton charge and all hell broke loose. You had seats being thrown at the police.
"Most of the missiles being thrown are bottles which are being sold inside the ground. The number of riot police has probably tripled.
"You really don't know what is going to happen next."
Around 5,000 United fans had bought tickets for the game but a further 1,000 were expected to travel without tickets.Around 5,000 United fans had bought tickets for the game but a further 1,000 were expected to travel without tickets.
William Gaillard, from UEFA, said the body was very concerned at the number of violent incidents so far this year.William Gaillard, from UEFA, said the body was very concerned at the number of violent incidents so far this year.
"We are in an emergency situation and we feel that it's definitely very sad to see these scenes in European football this season.""We are in an emergency situation and we feel that it's definitely very sad to see these scenes in European football this season."
Violent reputationViolent reputation
Before the game Manchester United fans were warned in letters and on the club's website to avoid certain areas of the city as they could be attacked by Roma's hardcore 'ultra' fans.Before the game Manchester United fans were warned in letters and on the club's website to avoid certain areas of the city as they could be attacked by Roma's hardcore 'ultra' fans.
They were warned to avoid using Rome's underground network to reach the Olympic Stadium, and to also keep away from the Ponte-nenni bridge and the Campo de Fiori.They were warned to avoid using Rome's underground network to reach the Olympic Stadium, and to also keep away from the Ponte-nenni bridge and the Campo de Fiori.
The city's mayor Walter Veltroni criticised Manchester United officials and said the advice could create a "negative climate".The city's mayor Walter Veltroni criticised Manchester United officials and said the advice could create a "negative climate".
Italian football has a reputation for violence among its fans.Italian football has a reputation for violence among its fans.
In February the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) suspended all matches after a policeman was killed at a Serie A game between Catania and Palermo.In February the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) suspended all matches after a policeman was killed at a Serie A game between Catania and Palermo.
Three Middlesbrough fans were stabbed and 10 others hurt during fights with Roma fans at the Uefa quarter finals last year.Three Middlesbrough fans were stabbed and 10 others hurt during fights with Roma fans at the Uefa quarter finals last year.
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