Behind the news - 8 April 2007
Violence mars Man U v Roma match
Manchester United and Roma are both facing the threat of disciplinary action following the shameful scenes of violence in the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night.
UEFA will launch an investigation into the crowd trouble which marred the Champions League match in Rome, where baton-wielding riot police charged United fans, while both sets of supporters threw missiles.
Trouble flared after Roma's notorious 'Ultras' surged towards a barrier separating them and missiles were thrown. Riot police responded with some savagery and officers were seen repeatedly striking United supporters, including at least two as they lay on the floor.
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Manchester United and Roma are both facing the threat of disciplinary action following the shameful scenes of violence in the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday night.
UEFA will launch an investigation into the crowd trouble which marred the Champions League match in Rome, where baton-wielding riot police charged United fans, while both sets of supporters threw missiles.
Trouble flared after Roma's notorious 'Ultras' surged towards a barrier separating them and missiles were thrown. Riot police responded with some savagery and officers were seen repeatedly striking United supporters, including at least two as they lay on the floor.
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