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To: Mr Radical
I may not be "Amish," if you get my gist.

People forget European soccer fans--especially the Ultras--make even the worst sports fans in the USA look civilized in comparison. Violent acts against opposing teams--especially in soccer--is sadly the norm, and after what happened at Heysel Stadium in 1985 when 39 fans were killed, English soccer teams were banned from UEFA European competition until the fall of 1991.

21 posted on 04/11/2017 2:17:08 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's economic cure)
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To: RayChuang88

It’s really bad in the Slavic countries. Legia Warsaw had to play some of their Europa League games in empty stadiums because of the behavior of their fans.


24 posted on 04/11/2017 2:21:14 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: RayChuang88

Sorry, but I think you may be barking up the wrong tree for this one.

First I’m pretty sure this game was IN Dortmund, second, this just doesn’t fit the “soccer hooligan/ultra template”, especially for either team’s supporters.


25 posted on 04/11/2017 2:22:42 PM PDT by safeasthebanks ("The most rewarding part, was when he gave me my money!" - Dr. Nick)
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To: RayChuang88

That stuff is mostly ancient history.


31 posted on 04/11/2017 3:02:38 PM PDT by SecAmndmt (Arm yourselves!)
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