Italian Football Ultras Halt Train and Clash with Rival Fans, Injuring Eleven

A violent altercation erupted after a Serie A match, involving masked Udinese supporters and Venedig fans, with multiple arrests and injuries reported.

• The incident occurred after Udinese Calcio's 3–2 victory over FC Venedig in a Serie A match on Saturday afternoon.
• Around 50 masked Udinese supporters, joined by Ultras from Austria's RB Salzburg, forced a train carrying over 400 Venedig fans to stop using smoke bombs and fires.
• A violent brawl ensued at the Basiliano train station, lasting nearly an hour, involving stones, clubs, and other weapons.
• At least 11 individuals were injured, including two police officers, with several sustaining serious injuries.
• Police arrested eight individuals, five of whom held Austrian passports, as investigations into the incident continue.

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