Hooliganism

Italia 90 was the flagship event of a summer when anything seemed possible. The nation’s great obsession, the England football team, reached the World Cup semi-final for the first time since 1966. There were golden boy Gary Lineker’s goals; Gazza’s tears; Chris Waddle’s off-centre, still-rising penalty kick, his feathered mullet…

Priti Patel today said acts of 'hooliganism' seen during anti-racism protests in the UK over the weekend were 'utterly indefensible' as she warned the perpetrators they will face justice. The Home Secretary told MPs this afternoon that there is 'no excuse for pelting flares at brave officers' or for 'vandalising the…

Beaches and parks are packed in the UK. The lockdown is fraying at the edges with mixed messages coming from the government. Yet still Britain is fixated on whether fans will gather outside stadiums when top-flight football returns in 10 days' time. It has been a recurring theme during the…

The Independent employs over 100 journalists around the world to bring you news you can trust. Please consider a contribution or subscription. Beaches and parks are packed. The lockdown is fraying at the edges with mixed messages coming from Westminster. Yet still the nation is fixated on whether fans will…

A lack of live sports has been tough on fans, and looking through YouTube for old footage doesn’t satisfy most of us for long. The Last Dance on ESPN helped for a few weeks, but that’s over now, and nothing like it appears to be on the horizon. Fortunately, there’s an abundance…

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BRUSSELS (AP) — Authorities and fans on Friday marked the 35th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy where 39 people died during violence at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.Flowers and wreaths were laid at a remembrance plaque at the King Baudouin Stadium, which was renovated and…

BRUSSELS (AP) — Authorities and fans on Friday marked the 35th anniversary of the Heysel Stadium tragedy where 39 people died during violence at the 1985 European Cup final between Liverpool and Juventus.Flowers and wreaths were laid at a remembrance plaque at the King Baudouin Stadium, which was renovated and…

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