Real Sociedad fans attacked in Rome ahead of Europa League match at Lazio

Lazio's fans support their team before the Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Como at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Lazio's fans support their team before the Italian Serie A soccer match between Lazio and Como at Rome's Olympic stadium, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)


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ROME — Police say a group of about 70 Real Sociedad fans has been attacked at a local bar in Rome overnight ahead of the Spanish club's Europa League match at Lazio. Three Sociedad fans were reported injured by stab wounds. The 80 or so attackers are believed to be Lazio "ultra" supporters and they fled when police arrived. Lazio leads the Europa League standings while Sociedad is 12th in the 36-team standings.

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