Violent Clashes Erupt Between Aston Villa Feyenoord Fans in Rotterdam Ahead Europa League Match

Aston Villa supporters faced violent confrontations in Rotterdam ahead of their Europa League match against Feyenoord, with clashes occurring outside an Irish pub and in the city center. Videos and eyewitness reports reveal that groups of Feyenoord fans attacked Villa fans by throwing glasses and engaging in physical fights, prompting police intervention and the arrest of five local suspects. Some Villa fans defended themselves alongside police, dispersing the attackers, while fireworks were also set off near the hotel where the English team was staying, likely to disturb their rest. Despite these incidents, no serious injuries have been reported. The violence has marred what had otherwise been a positive period for English football fans abroad. Authorities have increased police presence around Villa supporters, who have traveled in significant numbers for the match at De Kuip stadium.