TOTTENHAM’S victory over Marseille was marred by angry fan clashes in North London.
Richarlison’s double earned Antonio Conte’s side a 2-0 victory over the French team on their return to the Champions League.
However, “ugly scenes” then occurred at the Tottenham Stadium as supporters from both sides clashed before riot police arrived on the scene.
Twitter user @_walkeran shared video footage of fans attempting to break through barriers separating them.
He captioned the clip with: “Ugly scenes at Tottenham Stadium.
“Started with Marseille fans throwing a few missiles at Spurs fans, before escalating into a fight with stewards.
“Riot police arrived to calm things down.”
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Meanwhile, talkSPORT’s Declan McCarthy also shared footage of Marseille supporters pulling down a pride flag inside the stadium as fighting broke out.
He captioned the video with: “Ugly scenes at the Tottenham stadium. Fighting, flares and missiles thrown from the visiting fans.
“Marseille ultras pull down Tottenham’s pride flag in the corner of the ground. Disgusting to see.
“Riot police arrived to calm things down.”
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Pride is part of the LGBT movement for equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, with its internationally-recognised symbol being a rainbow.
Both Spurs and Marseille could face a Uefa charge for failing to control the crowd following the ugly scenes.
Marseille fans had earlier showered Joey Barton with affection as he cheered on his former club from the away end at Tottenham.
Barton, 40, played for Marseille on loan back in the 2012/13 campaign and has a close affection for its supporters.
And it seems that feeling is reciprocated by the Marseille fanbase as they still hold him in high esteem.
A crowd of Marseille fans erupted into song when Barton entered a pub ahead of their Champions League group stage game against Spurs.
The boisterous crowd sang Barton’s name and the former midfielder was happy to pose for photos.
Barton was given an even bigger reception inside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium wearing a Marseille t-shirt he appeared to be gifted.
The Bristol Rovers manager looked humbled as he soaked up the adoration from nearby fans and he gestured his thanks to the crowd.
Barton began fist pumping and then applauded the travelling supporters for their efforts as they were in fine voice.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
