Start of soccer game in France delayed due to crowd fights


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NICE, France — The start of a match between Nice and Cologne in the Europa Conference League was delayed because of fights among supporters in the stands at Allianz Riviera stadium. The kickoff was pushed back by 55 minutes to 7.40 p.m. local time because of crowd disturbances. Fans were fighting before the start of the match at the Nice stadium. French media reported that 18 people were injured. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. The French club said there was damage to the city "followed by the forced entry of dozens of hooligans from the area reserved for Cologne supporters into the presidential stand."

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