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Pre-Match Clashes Outside GenoaInter Leave Vehicles Burning After Police Use Tear Gas

Despite the unrest, kick-off proceeded on schedule.

Overview

  • Violence broke out more than an hour before the 17:00 GMT start outside Genoa’s Luigi Ferraris stadium.
  • Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia reported Genoa ultras threw objects, including fireworks, at Inter supporters approaching the away end.
  • Inter fans attempted to force through barriers, prompting a police intervention that included the use of tear gas.
  • TalkSPORT, citing local reports, said three cars, a van, a scooter and seven bins were set on fire, firefighters were called, and two people were injured.
  • Images and video from broadcasters and Getty documented the damage and police response, with no immediate official details on arrests.