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Champions League travel chaos erupts as fans block train and throw rocks and tear gas is deployed on board


CHAOS erupted in Munich with fights reported between fans travelling for the Champions League final.

Dramatic footage shows fights kicking off between crowds of fans as they made their way to the match on public transport.

Fans were seen crowded into disrupted trains in MunichCredit: TNT sports via X
Inter fans shout slogans outside the San Siro stadiumCredit: AFP

Fans were even spotted throwing stones at each other at Fröttmaning station near the Allianz Arena, Bild reported.

Fights erupted between groups of PSG and Inter fans making their way to the final on Saturday.

They also reportedly caused travel disruption by making their way on to the train tracks.

Some present were injured in the scuffle, with several even visibly covered in blood.

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A fence between the tracks stopped the incident becoming worse, Bild’s reporters added.

Tear gas was also reportedly used on a train at the U6 “Universität” stop.

The emergency brake was pulled on the train, and the guard couldn’t get through the crowd to reset the lever.

Munich police reported that delays were expected on certain lines following the incident.

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German cops have also threatened fans with their batons in efforts to keep tonight’s final as peaceful as possible.

Munich police said on X: “Currently, many police officers are at Marienplatz to separate the opposing fan camps.”

L’Equipe has reported that at least one PSG supporter was injured at the Universitat subway station.

A Munich police spokesperson said: “Physical clashes took place in the Universitst subway station, during which pepper spray was used.

“The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing.”

Some lines on Munich’s public transport system reportedly struggled to deal with the volume of fans.

Shops in Paris have been seen putting up barricades to protect themselves in case unrest hits the city’s streets tonight.

It comes as PSG claimed the Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history.

Paris St Germain and Inter Milan fans gather in MunichCredit: Reuters
Inter fans gather at the fan zone at Odeonsplatz square prior to the UEFA Champions League FinalCredit: EPA


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