The two fan camps clashed in downtown Tirana, and police tried to separate them. The Hooligans threw glass bottles, stones and other objects at the police. “The violence of the fans of both teams has resulted in ten police officers being injured and a police car destroyed,” Albanian police said in a statement. “Police showed 60 people from both camps, 48 Italians and 12 Dutch, at the station,” she added.
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The European Conference League final is the largest international sporting event that Albania has ever hosted. Authorities have announced public holidays today and closed part of the city. The stadium in Tirana has a capacity of 21,690 spectators, and thousands more fans of both finalists are expected to watch the match in two fan zones in the city.
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