Feyenoord fans clashed with Roman police
Feyenoord fans have clashed with police in Rome ahead of their team's Europa League match against Roma.
The supporters rampaged through Rome's famous Piazza di Spagna on
Thursday (19th February), injuring several police officers after
throwing flares and other objects.
The square and the iconic Spanish Steps were left covered with beer bottles and other litter, while the recently-restored Barcaccia fountain was also damaged.
On Wednesday, 23 Feyenoord fans were arrested after causing trouble in Rome's Campo de Fiori.
Roma hosts the Dutch club in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 match later Thursday.
Around 7,000 Dutch fans are thought to have travelled to Italy for the game.
Feyenoord was thrown out of the 2006-07 UEFA Cup after crowd trouble during a group stage match at Nancy.
The square and the iconic Spanish Steps were left covered with beer bottles and other litter, while the recently-restored Barcaccia fountain was also damaged.
On Wednesday, 23 Feyenoord fans were arrested after causing trouble in Rome's Campo de Fiori.
Roma hosts the Dutch club in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 match later Thursday.
Around 7,000 Dutch fans are thought to have travelled to Italy for the game.
Feyenoord was thrown out of the 2006-07 UEFA Cup after crowd trouble during a group stage match at Nancy.
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