Manchester United Fans Attacked by Fenerbahce Ultras

Ahead of their Europa League match, Manchester United fans were violently attacked by Fenerbahce ultras in Istanbul, with reports indicating that approximately 50 hooligans swarmed a small group of supporters. Footage of the incident shows the assault taking place outside the Grand Hisar Hotel, where one fan reportedly sustained injuries from a crowbar. The attack was attributed to the GFB Bogaz Hooligans, who publicly celebrated the violence on social media, claiming it was a response to perceived insults against their values. United fans had arrived in Turkey for their match against Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce, having yet to secure a win in the tournament. The incident has raised concerns about fan safety and has prompted calls for UEFA and FIFA to investigate and impose sanctions on the hooligans involved. This alarming event echoes past violence associated with football rivalries in the region, notably reminding of the tragic stabbing of Leeds fans by Galatasaray hooligans in 2000.