Established during the 1980’s the hooligan fringe – known as the Bad Gones and the Cosa Nostra Lyon – are notorious for their fanatical support of their club and their hatred of other fans. Hooligans:Established during the 1980’s the hooligan fringe – known as the Bad Gones and the Cosa Nostra Lyon – are notorious for their fanatical support of their club and their hatred of other fans, Nationalists: Ultra French nationalists bear the Bad Gones parade with the flag of Burgundy – the historic province surrounding Lyon – which bears fleur-de-lys on a blue and yellow back ground with a red cross, The Bad Gones are the Olympique Lyonnais club's most infamous supporters' group, and their name is spray-painted around the Stade Gerland - the former home of the team. Incidents inside Lyon’s stadium – which will host the final next season – followed fighting among rival French and Turkish fans earlier in the city on Thursday. Copyright © 2020 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Lyon blames Turkish 'hooligans' for crowd disorder, SAD-BJP alliance weathered many a storm unscathed — until now, In Canada, NRIs gather in support of farmers’ protest in Punjab, An Expert Explains: IAF role in Eastern Ladakh, President nod To Farm Bills: Capt explores state law tweak; Sukhbir says ready to join any struggle, No end date, no sure shot vaccine...stimulus rolling, won't hesitate to spend: FM, 'Hurting the farmers? Public outrage following the mass fight – at a motorway service station – almost led to both teams being expelled from France’s Ligue 1 [first division]. Established during the 1980s the gang – known as the Bad Gones and the Cosa Nostra Lyon – are notorious for their hatred of other fans. President Trump mocked tax authorities for handing him a $10MILLION refund, his disgraced lawyer Michael Cohen claims, Ivanka got paid millions as a 'consultant' on family hotel deals in move which saved her father tax, Trump tax returns reveal, Even Abraham Lincoln paid more! France, Lyon. ‘The supporters were allowed into the stadium 30 minutes late, one of the stadium gates was not opened throughout the evening and between 2,000 and 3,000 supporters did not make it inside the stadium before the start of the match.’. The gangs count up to 2500 members between them. and has been family owned and operated since 2012. Ultra French nationalists the Bad Gones parade with the flag of Burgundy – the historic province surrounding Lyon – which bears fleur-de-lys on a blue and yellow back ground with a red cross. All the tables of the restaurant got smashed, they also threw some green smoke bombs inside. By Nick Fagge In Lyon and Euan McLelland and Julian Robinson for MailOnline, Published: 10:51 EDT, 20 June 2016 | Updated: 11:27 EDT, 20 June 2016. UEFA’s failure to provide proper security at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in St Etienne and other stadiums – including in Marseille where flares were also fired on Saturday night - may have far greater consequences following reports that ISIS has sent a ‘terrorist unit’ to disrupt the Euro Championship. The Gare Centrale and the adjacent Carrefour de l’Europe station were cleared at midday as officers moved in to inspect the abandoned luggage. Dortmund’s game against Monaco in the Champions League quarterfinals was postponed and played on Wednesday. UEFA’s failure to provide proper security at the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium in St Etienne and other stadiums – including in Marseille where flares were also fired on Saturday night - may have far greater consequences following reports that ISIS has sent a ‘terrorist unit’ to disrupt the Euro Championship, Despite considerable police concerns about both hooliganism and terror attacks, the England fans in St Etienne failed to let their spirits be dampened, Belgian officials indicated on Saturday that a terrorist attack on Euro 2016 fans had been foiled with just hours to spare. As he was crossing The Tony Garnier Avenue, Alexandre didnt knew his life would change in a few seconds. Virage Sud Lyon: Justice for Lex! ‘They are local boys from Lyon, the call themselves the Bad Gones,’ a barman at the Wallace pub, which was forced to close after the trouble, said. It's possible to advertise on our website. Their main rivals include supporters of St Etienne, Marseille, Bordeux, Paris Saint-Germain and Lille. The suspects were part of an ISIS unit sent from Syria to disrupt the Euro Championship in Belgium and France, according to reports. How? Match ended 3:0. In St Etienne some 1,300 police and gendarmes [para-military police] will be on duty to protect England and Slovakia fans – and preserve the peace on Monday, Prefet Richard announced. Play it now. Police were acting on intelligence of an ‘imminent’ threat to fans watching the Belgian team play the Republic of Ireland on public screens in Brussels. France, Lyon. This young Lyon partisan, surrounded by families who where just like him going the stadium, got caught by a Flashball bullet 2cm close to his right eye. Seven English fans were injured with one taken to hospital. Three Lions fans were soaking up the pre-match atmosphere in a quiet square ahead of tonight's game against Slovakia when they were set upon at around 7.30pm. Sunday 19th October, 7:50pm. On the field, Lyon trailed until the 84th minute before scoring twice to seize a 2-1 victory. Shocking new video shows French hooligans storming into café and attacking England fans in violent rampage in Lyon. She said they threw projectiles from the upper stands, forcing other supporters to find shelter on the pitch. Lyon’s deputy general counsel, Vincent Ponsot, admitted the French league club’s responsibility in the disorder but insisted Besiktas fans created the trouble. 30-strong gang threw bottles and smashed bar full of England supporters However, some Lyon fans also sought to confront their Turkish counterparts outside the stadium before the game – and then inside the stadium – with dozens clashing. Presenting Hooligans FAC Truly Key AKA Kiki With help from young daughters Sophia Grace, Mackenzie Rose and son Asher. “They were determined and they got what they wanted.”. Biden campaign releases ad revealing how Honest Abe paid more tax than Trump in 1864 - while today's nurses and teachers pay more than TEN times the amount, REVEALED: Trump to be hit with massive mortgage bill which will hit if he wins a second term: Hundreds of millions in lending is due to be repaid in full before 2024 election, How Trump claimed massive tax write-offs: $70,000 on Apprentice haircuts, an investment property that his sons called their 'compound', $100,000 on Mar-a-Lago linens and fuel for his private jet, Former New Mexico Democratic Governor Bill Richardson is accused of raking in hundreds of thousands in bribes and kickbacks to fund debauched lifestyle including 'sexual services and favors', 'Maybe the Clintons won't get away with it after all': Trump reveals John Durham's probe into the FBI's Russia investigation has expanded to look into corruption allegations at the Clinton Foundation, Trump accuses Michael Bloomberg of 'bribing ex-prisoners to go out and vote for Sleepy Joe' amid federal probe into billionaire's £16m donation in Florida, Trump parades all-electric pickup truck that will be built in Ohio as he talks up the manufacturing 'comeback' in must-win state, Nancy Pelosi prepares for House to decide election if neither Trump nor Biden win electoral college, 'She's bright, she's smart, she's beautiful, and the people would love her!' The return match is next Thursday in Istanbul, which has a reputation as among the most hostile cities in Europe for visiting fans. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The French thugs chanted anti-semetic songs, while some made the raised arm nazi salut, according to witnesses of the assault outside a bar in the city’s old town. Scared normal supporters …, Sunday during the second half of the derby between Lyon and Saint Etienne, a steward was badly injured in the hand by a firecracker picked up in the sector with home ultras. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. ‘They are hooligans who follow Olympique Lyon.’. Olympique Lyon (OL) has a contingency of ‘ultra’ fans, known as the Bad Gones, which include committed neo-nazis, the France 24 TV news channel reported at the time. Ask us one question we can't answer': Nirmala Sitharaman, From RBI & govt banks to LIC, Rs 205 crore to PM Cares from salaries, Rhea ki aukaat to waiver from govt: how Bihar DGP stoops to conquer, Every sector could decide cost, buyer; farmers couldn’t. The leaders of Lyon ultras group (Bad Gones) wrote in their website that they support the stweard and wish him good luck with the difficult times wich he …, Before the match Lyon fans clashed with police outside the stadium. The ill-feeling between PSG and Galatasaray still lingers. Hooligans Goat Farm is located in South Lyon, MI. Fans shout and gesture from a window next to England supporters flags hung outside bars in St Etienne ahead of the game against Slovakia, One beer swigging fan stares down the camera lens as hundreds of Three Lions supporters enjoy a carnival atmosphere 24 hours before England's third fixture of Euro 2016, Tonight's attack came as concerns for the safety of Euro 2016 fans grew following lapses in security at host stadiums across France – and growing evidence of an ISIS plot to target the championship. Saladin added that, once identified, the group of violent fans was evacuated from the stadium by police. The attacks occurred in Lyon, the major town and transport hub closest to St Etienne, where the match takes place. According to The Sun, the group were 'notorious' for causing trouble in the area and famous for their hatred of other fans. We don’t really feel reassured.”, Aulas urged UEFA “to take its responsibilities,” and asked “for heavy sanctions against those who have injured our supporters.”. Three people were arrested, one of which was a member of a far-right organisation, according to French authorities. Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said his club’s fans have already been banned from traveling to Turkey for the return leg, a decision he called “unfair” and “illogical.”, “I don’t know what should be done: to play behind closed doors or elsewhere (at a neutral venue),” Aulas asked. About 20 minutes before the scheduled 9:05 p.m. (1905 GMT) kickoff, Lyon fans spilled on to the field for their own safety as fireworks were set off and missiles thrown from an upper section of the stadium housing Besiktas supporters. Footage shows tables and chairs being hurled across the cafe's entrance, glass breaking and fans locked in fierce fist fights. Virage Sud Lyon: Justice for Lex! During the derby, unfortunately, one steward was injured when he wanted to remove petards that were throw by Lyon fans. A post shared by HooligansTV (@hooliganstv.eu) on Feb 29, 2020 at 2:10pm PST Earlier video footage taken from above appears to show the mob causing havoc on a narrow pedestrian-only boulevard. But a notorious hooligan gang with links to the far-right soured the atmosphere with an unprovoked attack on England fans in Lyon last night. Meanwhile Brussels police evacuated a major train station following the discovery of two suspect suitcases. Incident between home and away fans during match. South Lyon, MI; Hooligans Farm and Creamery; A local family farm providing the South Lyon area with fresh farm goat milk, pasture raised pork and free range chicken and duck eggs. Lyon blames Turkish 'hooligans' for crowd disorder; Lyon blames Turkish ‘hooligans’ for crowd disorder Lyon's director of security, Annie Saladin, said about 50 Turkish fans forced their way inside the stadium and were responsible for the trouble. Film footage of their brawls and parades have been put on to the internet. French authorities yesterday refused to be drawn on who was responsible for the unprovoked attack on England fans in Lyon’s old town last night [Sunday]. New video shoes men dressed in black storming into a bar sending tables and chairs flying before fists are thrown as a fight breaks out, Footage shows tables and chairs being hurled across the cafe's entrance, glass breaking and fans locked in fierce fist fights. There also have minor rivalries with local clubs Greonable and AS Lyon Duchere. UEFA had increased security measures at its Champions League and Europa League matches this week after Borussia Dortmund’s team bus was targeted by a bomb attack on Tuesday. The attacks occurred in Lyon, the major town and transport hub closest to St Etienne, where tonight's match takes place. In April 2000, two English fans from Leeds were stabbed to death during clashes prior to a UEFA Cup semifinal against Galatasaray in Istanbul. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, 'Brad came out of his office and cocked his handgun': Moment bruised wife of ex-Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale flees their home in bikini and tells cops he's armed and hit her - before SWAT officer slams him to ground, Leaked file from Trump's 2016 campaign reveals strategy to DETER 3.5m black Americans from voting, Buckingham Palace braces for more revelations on the relationship between Princes William and Harry as explosive tell-all book promises to shine new light on Megxit Summit, Massacre in Mexico bar leaves four women dancers and seven men dead, NYC braces for new lockdowns as eight neighborhoods experience 'alarming' surge in covid cases and New York state's positivity rate rises to 1.5% - the highest it's been since mid-July, 'We're not in a good place': Dr Fauci warns the US needs to double down to stop COVID-19 infections rising ahead of the fall - and says Florida's decision to reopen bars and restaurants is 'very concerning', Homeless people who caused havoc in Upper West Side hotel will now be moved to new permanent shelter at the Radisson near Wall St, causing fury among Financial District residents, Coronavirus cases plateau at an average of 40,000 per day for a week as infections increase in 21 states, 'Everything he says is false': CDC director Robert Redfield is overheard criticizing White House COVID-19 task force adviser Scott Atlas for 'giving Trump misleading data on the pandemic', Trump says he's 'ENTITLED to depreciation and tax credits' after bombshell revelation he paid just $750 in income tax: President vows to release 'very impressive' financial statement to show he is 'extremely under- leveraged', 'Can you believe how f***ing stupid the IRS is?' The game did finally kick off 45 minutes late after police intervened in the stands. The comments below have not been moderated. An investigation into the events in on-going, a spokesman said. More than 30 ‘ultras’, who follow first division Olympique Lyon, taunted Three Lions supporters and hurled bottles and chairs before riot police dispersed them. Russia supporters breached security at the Pierre Mauroy stadium smuggling a flare into the Lille ground on Wednesday which was let off in the second half of the clash against Slovakia. Tonight's attacks came just days after English fans were targeted by Belgian hooligans in the northern city of Lille. Marseille and Lyon footballers prove it after the match between both teams. ‘It [the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium] lacked 150 to 200 security staff – security guards and stewards – to carry out the job properly,’ Prefet Richard told Le Progres newspaper. Witnesses say they stormed the popular tourist square attempting to rampage the visiting England supporters. Kop Virage Nord displayed many different group banners in the beginning of this match. “It would be very dangerous to take on this team (in presence of) the same supporters as tonight. Sunday 19th October, 7:50pm. Prefet Richard claimed UEFA did not have enough security guards or stewards to do the job properly. We have several options for advertisement, Hooligans TV © Copyright 2015, All Rights Reserved. Lyon’s director of security, Annie Saladin, said about 50 Turkish fans forced their way inside the stadium and were responsible for the trouble. Just three years ago neo-Nazi hooligans ‘Bad Gones’ attacked travelling Tottenham FC fans ahead of a Euro League match in Lyon in February 2013. The 30-strong hooligan gang threw bottles and smashed up a bar while the travelling support were relaxing at British style pubs in Lyon. Fight in away sector during Botev – Levski 26.09.2020, Ruch Chorzow in clash with the police on away game 13.09.2020, Riots in Greece between AEK and Olympiacos 12.09.2020, Riots before and after PSG – Bayern Munchen 23.08.2020, Football fans in London with protests 13.06.2020, Bad Gones with support for the injured steward, Funny incident in France: St. Etienne hooligans attacked wrong wedding 05.09.2015, Troubles on the tribunes during Marseille – Lyon 15.03.2015, Lyon – Montpellier 19.10.2014, fan lost his eyesight after a shot in the head by policeman. “Even with 700 police officers we did not manage to contain this group,” Saladin said. “As organizers we bear a part of the responsibility, except that it is clear that we have been the victim of an aggression that did not come from supporters, but from Turkish hooligans,” Ponsot told a press conference, adding that UEFA had opened a disciplinary procedure. Supporters of the London club were often by neo-Nazis attacked as they are considered ‘Jews’ by the racists, due to Tottenham’s historic link to the English capital’s Jewish community. Footage recorded from above shows the group as they attack England fans, Video footage also appears to show the mob causing havoc on a narrow pedestrian-only boulevard. As he was crossing The Tony Garnier Avenue, Alexandre didnt knew his life would change in a few seconds. Prefet Evance Richard branded the security arrangements as ‘insufficient’ and blamed the organisers for allowing fireworks and flare to be brought into the Geoffroy-Guichard stadium on Friday. In September last year [2015] the Cosa Nostra Lyon displayed a flag saying; ‘Refugees Not Welcome’ at a home match against Lille. Hooligans Goat Farm is thriving. The Bad Gones are the club's most infamous supporters' group, and their name is spray-painted around the Stade Gerland - the former home of the Olympique Lyonnais. Croatian Presdient Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has branded the hooligans as ‘enemies of the country [Croatia]’ and ‘sports terrorists’. Players can be also hooligans sometimes. That is probably an answer to fans of Saint-Etienne who published this …, Last Saturday afternoon (05.09.2015) 12 masked men destroyed the dinner and partyroom with baseball bats and ironbars of a couple that was getting maried at the moment in the church. The match – between Croatia and the Czech Republic – had to be halted for ten minutes after fireworks and flares were thrown on to the pitch. Croatian hooligans also tried to break out of their allotted area to reach other parts of the stadium. Big riots in Lyon ahead of the Europa League match Lyon vs. Besiktas. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. New laws will give freedom to trade: Tomar, https://images.indianexpress.com/2020/08/1x1.png, here to join our channel (@indianexpress), Haryana village basks in Rahul Tewatia's glory: "Pandavas, Surdas and now Rahul", Super Over settles super contest after improbable chase, Hockey India appoint two temporary coaches to ease Reid's workload, Emotional Roller Coaster: Finch can't help but double up in pain; Highs and a low for Negi, IPL 2020: RR claim incredible win over KXIP, IPL 2020: Shubman Gill shines in KKR’s seven-wicket win over SRH, IPL 2020: Shaw shines as disciplined DC inflict 44-run defeat on CSK, IPL 2020: KL Rahul leads KXIP to 97-run win over RCB, Remembering Dean Jones: Player, commentator, cricket enthusiast extraordinaire, Bring in legislation to negate farm laws: Congress to party-ruled states, The Comey Rule review: An absorbing political drama, Lata Mangeshkar turns 91: The nightingale is a gift that keeps giving, Watch: As 10 pm curfew kicks in, people in London hold 'impromptu' party at Oxford Circus, US judge temporarily blocks Trump administration's TikTok ban. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. At that time, fights … Trump wanted to name Ivanka as his running mate in 2016, new book by Rick Gates claims, Boston University professor is urged to resign for calling Amy Coney Barrett a 'white colonizer' who is using her two adopted Haitian children as 'props', 'Throw him out of MY building': What ex-White House chief of staff John Kelly said to Corey Lewandowski after throwing him up against Oval Office wall as tensions and rivalry exploded in 2016, new book reveals, REVEALED: Teen who confessed to killing his football coach uncle after stealing $7k from him is the son of ex-con shot dead by police after hijacking a UPS driver. This young Lyon partisan, surrounded by families who where just like him going the stadium, got caught by a Flashball bullet 2cm close to his right eye. The regional governor responsible for St Etienne has condemned UEFA for the lax security at the city’s stadium - 24 hours before thousands of England fans will flood in.