2000 UEFA Cup Final riots
The 2000 UEFA Cup Final Riots, also known as the Battle of Copenhagen,[1] was a riot in City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark, between fans of English football team Arsenal and Turkish side Galatasaray around the 2000 UEFA Cup Final on 17 May 2000. The fights, in which four people were stabbed, also included fans from other clubs and were viewed by the media as part of revenge attacks for the killing of two Leeds United fans by Galatasaray fans the month before.[2]
2000 UEFA Cup Final Riots Media
Istanbul's Taksim Square was the scene of rioting in the previous round of the 1999–2000 UEFA Cup.
Galatasaray playing Leeds United during the second leg semi-final match at Elland Road. Only 80 away fans were allowed to attend.
Copenhagen's City Hall Square was the site of the riot.
Fences were installed for the Final, held at Parken Stadium.
Arsenal invited Galatasaray to play in the Emirates Cup of 2013.
References
- ↑ Copenhagen's hall of shame. London: The Guardian. 2000-05-19. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2000/may/18/uefa.sport4?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487. Retrieved 2012-01-27.
- ↑ Campbell, Denis; Correspondent, Sports News (14 May 2000). "Soldiers join hooligans to attack Turks in Cup clash" – via www.theguardian.com.