Bologna ultras have attacked Lille fans ahead of UEFA Champions League match
Lille has issued a warning to its supporters to exercise caution after around 30 fans were attacked by Bologna ultras ahead of tonight's Champions League game.
Details: The incident occurred last night at the Cluricaune Irish pub in Bologna.
According to local media reports, approximately 30 Lille fans were in the pub when a masked group of Bologna ultras, armed with iron rods and knives, launched an attack.
Police arrived in riot gear, but the assault lasted only a few minutes before the attackers fled the scene.
In an official statement on social media, Lille urged fans to remain vigilant. Three people were hospitalized with stab wounds following the attack but were released after receiving medical attention.
Reminder: The match between Bologna and Lille is set to kick off at 9:00 PM CET.
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
