Hundreds of people were arrested and dozens of police officers were injured during riots at a Champions League soccer match in France. The violence happened when fans clashed with each other and with law enforcement at the stadium. Police used tear gas and other tools to try to control the crowd.
Soccer matches, especially big ones like the Champions League, sometimes attract groups looking for fights rather than people interested in watching the game. France has dealt with fan violence before at major sporting events. These clashes can happen when rival teams play each other and emotions run high.
Regular fans trying to watch the match were caught in the middle of the violence and had to leave their seats or hide for safety. Families with children were scared and upset. Store workers and other people nearby were also affected by the disruptions and damage.
French authorities said they would add more police officers at future soccer matches and review security plans at stadiums. The government is looking at new ways to keep fans safe and stop violence before it starts. Other European countries are watching to see what France does, since many of them face the same problems at sporting events.