PARKING wardens slapped German football side Borussia Dortmund’s team bus with a £50 fine following their 1-0 win over Newcastle United.
North Tyneside council confirmed the penalty charge after Wednesday’s Champions League at St James’ Park
The fine will be reduced to £25 if it is paid within 14 days.
The council said: “We hope the ticket and the grey North East weather didn’t dampen their trip.”
And it joked about how it might have a word with United manager Eddie Howe and his team to see whether they could collect the fine when they play again in Germany on November 7.
Newcastle United are playing in the Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
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It was reported that football supporters were seen brawling outside the Magpies’ St James’ Park ground ahead of last night’s 1-0 home defeat.
There was a heavy police presence on the streets approaching the ground and cops have now revealed eight men and a woman have been detained.
Dortmund supporters were heard chanting in both German and English as fights reportedly broke out between rival fans, with cops attempting to keep them apart.
Clips have emerged on social media showing clashes ahead of the UEFA Champions League loss for manager Eddie Howe’s home side.
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Footage showed fans trading blows over a metal fence, while in another police protected by helmets ushered Dortmund supporters draped in scarves towards the ground.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
