Gelsenkirchen, a city in Germany, became the scene of a violent clash between Serbian and English football fans. The altercation, which occurred yesterday afternoon, also saw the involvement of dozens of Albanians who reacted to the burning of the red and black Albanian flag.
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| Danilo Vučić, in the red circle, as he is held by his bodyguards so as not to get involved in the fight against the Albanians and the English |
Croatian media claim that Danilo Vučić, the eldest son of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, was involved in the physical confrontation. A video circulating on social media shows Danilo Vučić attempting to join the brawl but being restrained by several bodyguards accompanying him.
Albania and Serbia fans fight in Gelsenkirchen #euro2024 https://t.co/Ezt8LUmswl
— Euro 2024 (@TotalFootbol) June 16, 2024
According to Croatian reports, the numerous security forces accompanying Danilo Vučić were members of the special unit "Cobra." They stayed by his side at all times to prevent him from getting involved in the violence.
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Regarding the brawl between the two groups of fans, the German daily Bild published photos showing the fight occurring on the terrace of a restaurant, primarily involving the use of chairs, before the police intervened.