Football violence in Rome prompts outcry over damage to historical monuments

Hundreds of drunk fans of Dutch club Feyenoord clashed with riot police near the Spanish Steps in Rome ahead of Thursday's evening Europa League game against AS Roma.

At least 23 Feyenoord supporters have been arrested during two days of unrest leading up to the match.

Most of the charges were for resisting arrest, according to judicial sources.

The sources added that the first eight people charged had been ordered to pay 45,000 euro fines or spend six months in jail.

Thirteen police office…
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