US EditionFan Violence Ahead of Soccer Final Between Chelsea and Real Betis Leads to 28 Arrests
- On May 28, 2025, supporters of Chelsea and Real Betis engaged in violent confrontations in Wroclaw, Poland, just hours before the UEFA Conference League final at Stadion Wroclaw.
- Tensions escalated after previous incidents involving throwing chairs, bottles, and the use of tear gas by police to break up earlier clashes in the city center.
- Riot police intervened multiple times, using water cannons and tear gas, to separate supporters who hurled flares, punches, and chairs during violent scuffles near fan zones and public squares.
- Authorities reported 28 individuals arrested following the disturbances, with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk denouncing the violence and expressing strong support for law enforcement's firm response.
- The clashes disrupted the buildup to the final, raising concerns about security and prompting officials to vow stricter enforcement to ensure a safe matchday experience.
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Fan violence ahead of soccer final between Chelsea and Real Betis leads to 28 arrests
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