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Schalke Apologizes, Launches Investigation After Video Shows Fan Violence in Dublin

Irish police said they had not been notified of the incident when contacted by reporters.

Overview

  • Social media footage shows a photographer’s camera being pushed before a man who intervened was shoved to the ground and apparently kicked during a supporters’ march on Abbey Street.
  • Photographer Carly Clarke posted the video and said the man, identified as Steve, was repeatedly kicked in the head.
  • FC Schalke 04 condemned the scenes as disturbing, apologized to those affected, and said it has opened an internal investigation with appropriate consequences to follow.
  • The club said roughly 2,000 fans traveled to Dublin for a friendly against Bohemians, which the home side won 3-2.
  • No arrests or police action were reported in coverage to date, and Irish reporting referenced a recent clash in Germany involving Schalke supporters.