LONDON WALLET
  • Home
  • Investing
  • Business Finance
  • Markets
  • Industries
  • Opinion
  • UK
  • Real Estate
  • Crypto
No Result
View All Result
LONDON WALLET
  • Home
  • Investing
  • Business Finance
  • Markets
  • Industries
  • Opinion
  • UK
  • Real Estate
  • Crypto
No Result
View All Result
LondonWallet
No Result
View All Result

West Ham fans fight riot police in Prague after Europa Conference League win

Philip Roth by Philip Roth
June 8, 2023
in UK
West Ham fans fight riot police in Prague after Europa Conference League win
74
SHARES
1.2k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter



Fans poured into the streets of the Czech capital following the Hammers’ victory over Fiorentina, with many already in the city centre after thousands of supporters travelled from the UK without tickets.

But a scuffle broke out after police officers tried to confiscate a lit flare as fans gathered in the Old Town area of the city.

Riot police stormed a group after they lit a second flare, with fans responding by pelting the officers with bottles and missiles.

Earlier in the day Czech police said they had detained at least 16 Italian fans after they attacked West Ham supporters outside a bar, with videos shared on social media showing chairs and fireworks being thrown.

Read More

Celebrations were initially good-natured after the match, with revellers hugging and kissing each other and dancing on tables in bars.

Chants of “2-1 to the cockney boys” and “Irons” also broke out as the Londoners welcomed the club’s first trophy in more than 40 years.

You might also like

Czech President warns ‘quick peace in Ukraine could backfire’ – London Business News | London Wallet

Putin’s army is bleeding to death as tens of thousands killed in two months – London Business News | London Wallet

Kremlin murdered Alexei Navalny with ‘deadly dart frog poison’ – London Business News | London Wallet

The final took place at the Fortuna Arena, which has a capacity of around 19,300, with West Ham receiving an official ticket allocation of 5,000, although many more travelled from the UK to be in the city during the game.

Supporters watched in bars around the city, including a group who went wild at McCarthy’s Pub in the Old Town area from the moment Jarrod Bowen gave the team the lead in the final minute of the second half.

West Ham fan Aaron, 18, said it felt “unreal” to win.

“(I’ve) never felt like it in my life,” he said.

He said his plan for the rest of the night was to “stumble back to the hotel”.

“How we get there I don’t care,” he added.

It came hours after West Ham fans were attacked by Italian supporters in the city centre, prompting police to detain 16 people.

Czech police said three people were injured during the incident, with one police officer being attacked.

One witness said fans of the Italian side were armed with “chains and belt buckles”.

There was also controversy during the match as Cristiano Biraghi of Fiorentina was seen bleeding from the back of the head after he appeared to have been hit by an object thrown from the West Ham stand.

Shortly before the end of the match, the English club put out a statement condemning the behaviour of a “small number of individuals”, adding: “These actions have no place in football, and do not in any way represent the values of our football club and the overwhelming majority of our supporters, who have behaved impeccably in Prague this week and throughout our last two seasons in European competition.”

The club said it would work with police to review the incident and take action against offenders, including implementing lifetime bans.



Source link

Share30Tweet19
Previous Post

What the papers say – June 8

Next Post

The world’s energy system is ‘no longer fit for purpose,’ says energy council chief

Philip Roth

Philip Roth

Recommended For You

Czech President warns ‘quick peace in Ukraine could backfire’ – London Business News | London Wallet
UK

Czech President warns ‘quick peace in Ukraine could backfire’ – London Business News | London Wallet

February 14, 2026
Putin’s army is bleeding to death as tens of thousands killed in two months – London Business News | London Wallet
UK

Putin’s army is bleeding to death as tens of thousands killed in two months – London Business News | London Wallet

February 14, 2026
Kremlin murdered Alexei Navalny with ‘deadly dart frog poison’ – London Business News | London Wallet
UK

Kremlin murdered Alexei Navalny with ‘deadly dart frog poison’ – London Business News | London Wallet

February 14, 2026
Transatlantic reboot as Rubio vows US-EU alliance is back – London Business News | London Wallet
UK

Transatlantic reboot as Rubio vows US-EU alliance is back – London Business News | London Wallet

February 14, 2026
Next Post
The world’s energy system is ‘no longer fit for purpose,’ says energy council chief

The world's energy system is 'no longer fit for purpose,' says energy council chief

Related News

Tory donor told to demolish five-star Windsor hotel after planning breach

Tory donor told to demolish five-star Windsor hotel after planning breach

August 30, 2023
Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group Board after CFTC Nomination Pulled

Brian Quintenz Joins SUI Group Board after CFTC Nomination Pulled

January 6, 2026
Dawn and Drum JV unveils final £95m phase of Glasgow’s Collegelands scheme

Dawn and Drum JV unveils final £95m phase of Glasgow’s Collegelands scheme

March 14, 2024

Browse by Category

  • Business Finance
  • Crypto
  • Industries
  • Investing
  • jutawantoto
  • Markets
  • Opinion
  • Real Estate
  • UK

London Wallet

Read latest news about finance, business and investing

  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

© 2025 London Wallet - All Rights Reserved!

No Result
View All Result
  • Checkout
  • Contact
  • Home
  • Login/Register
  • My account
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

© 2025 London Wallet - All Rights Reserved!

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?