VfB Stuttgart Fans Face Harsh Treatment Traveling to Belgrade Match

Stuttgart accuses Serbian authorities of disproportionate and dehumanizing actions, prompting calls for UEFA and political intervention.

Several buses carrying VfB Stuttgart fans were turned back at the Serbian border due to intensified inspections by local authorities.
Fans reported being subjected to invasive and dehumanizing searches, with some alleging the use of physical violence by Serbian police.
Approximately 500 fans returned to Stuttgart without attending the Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade, leaving parts of the away section empty.
The club is investigating reports of violent incidents in Belgrade, including a street altercation that led to 15 arrests, reportedly involving 10 Stuttgart fans.
VfB Stuttgart's leadership has criticized the treatment of fans and is considering filing a formal protest with UEFA, urging broader action to protect supporters' rights across Europe.