<p>An England fan and a police officer were left with head injuries on Sunday (Jun 16) after hooligans attacked a bar where Serbia supporters were drinking before their team's Euro 2024 opening match against the Three Lions, scheduled for later in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pictures of the English fan with a bloodied head in the German city of Gelsenkirchen went viral on social media while video clips showed the two factions fighting each other by hurling tables, chairs and other objects.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a report in the <em>Guardian,&nbsp;</em>the incident took place shortly after 3:30 pm local time where Serbian fans, outside the bar were targeted with projectiles. Other media reports claimed that&nbsp;Serbia's arch-rivals Albania and its hooded supporters launched the attack, claiming to be English fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The perpetrators of the violence fled the scene as soon as&nbsp;about 200 German riot police arrived.</p>

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The English fans quickly learned the meaning of “FAFO” as they had to scatter down the street like rats. <a href="https://t.co/RLqS9UYg1z">pic.twitter.com/RLqS9UYg1z</a></p>
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<p>The unfortunate incident took place despite security being heightened after intel reports indicated that a squad of 500 Serbian hooligans might attempt to engage in a violent confrontation with the English supporters.</p>

<p>As many as 40,000 English fans are expected to have arrived in the city for the match while between 5,000 to 8,000 Serbian supporters have also made the journey for the match which will be played at the Veltins Arena -&nbsp;home to Bundesliga 2 club Schalke.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/euro-2024-500-serbians-to-engage-in-violence-at-englands-first-match-in-germany-report-730573"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Euro 2024: 500 Serbians to engage in violence at England's first match in Germany - Report</strong></a></p>

<h2><strong>Axe-wielding attacker shot</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, an axe-wielding man was shot by the German police in the&nbsp;Reeperbahn district of Hamburg before the Netherlands vs Poland match.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The area where almost 40,000 Dutch fans had gathered was subsequently cleared around 12:30 p.m. CET (6:30 am ET) before the security agencies shot the attacker.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/football/euro-2024-axe-wielding-man-shot-by-german-police-ahead-of-poland-vs-netherlands-match-732261"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Euro 2024: Axe-wielding man shot by German police ahead of Poland vs Netherlands match</strong></a></p>

<p>Police said the man was also carrying an incendiary device, probably some kind of Molotov cocktail. The media reports said police used pepper spray against the attacker before deploying a firearm.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An England fan and a police officer were left with head injuries on Sunday (Jun 16) after hooligans attacked a bar where Serbia supporters were drinking before their team's Euro 2024 opening match against the Three Lions, scheduled for later in the evening.

An England fan and a police officer were left with head injuries on Sunday (Jun 16) after hooligans attacked a bar where Serbia supporters were drinking before their team's Euro 2024 opening match against the Three Lions, scheduled for later in the evening. Pictures of the English fan with a bloodied head in the German city of Gelsenkirchen went viral on social media while video clips showed the two factions fighting each other by hurling tables, chairs and other objects. According to a report in the Guardian, the incident took place shortly after 3:30 pm local time where Serbian fans, outside the bar were targeted with projectiles. Other media reports claimed that Serbia's arch-rivals Albania and its hooded supporters launched the attack, claiming to be English fans. The perpetrators of the violence fled the scene as soon as about 200 German riot police arrived. England and Serbia fans clashing in the streets of Gelsenkirchen. 😨 pic.twitter.com/SljpQLySRU — Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) June 16, 2024 × English fans attacked Serbian fans at a cafe in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, before Serbia takes on England today in #EURO2024. The result? The English fans quickly learned the meaning of “FAFO” as they had to scatter down the street like rats. pic.twitter.com/RLqS9UYg1z — Aleks Djuricic (@AleksDjuricic) June 16, 2024 × (TRIGGER WARNING: The below-mentioned media might be triggering for some. Please proceed at your own caution) Fights have broken out between groups of England and Serbia fans. Please stay safe out there if you are in the Gelsenkirchen area. 🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇷🇸#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/dTK1hckftP — Euro 24 Hub (@Euro24Hub) June 16, 2024 × The unfortunate incident took place despite security being heightened after intel reports indicated that a squad of 500 Serbian hooligans might attempt to engage in a violent confrontation with the English supporters. As many as 40,000 English fans are expected to have arrived in the city for the match while between 5,000 to 8,000 Serbian supporters have also made the journey for the match which will be played at the Veltins Arena - home to Bundesliga 2 club Schalke. Also read | Euro 2024: 500 Serbians to engage in violence at England's first match in Germany - Report Axe-wielding attacker shot Earlier in the day, an axe-wielding man was shot by the German police in the Reeperbahn district of Hamburg before the Netherlands vs Poland match. The area where almost 40,000 Dutch fans had gathered was subsequently cleared around 12:30 p.m. CET (6:30 am ET) before the security agencies shot the attacker. Also read | Euro 2024: Axe-wielding man shot by German police ahead of Poland vs Netherlands match Police said the man was also carrying an incendiary device, probably some kind of Molotov cocktail. The media reports said police used pepper spray against the attacker before deploying a firearm. (With inputs from agencies)

Euro 2024: Violent clashes erupt in German city hours before England vs Serbia match

<p>England manager Gareth Southgate will have unfinished business at the upcoming Euro 2024 as he aims for his maiden trophy with the national side. Southgate, who will take charge of his second European Championship&nbsp;with the Three Lions will be out of contract at the end of the year and will try to clinch the Euro 2024 title. However, he has reckoned that if he does not succeed with the national side and fails to land England’s first international men’s trophy in 58 years, he will be sacked.</p>

<h2><strong>Southgate opens up on future</strong></h2>

<p>"If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore. It might be the last chance,” Southgate said in an interview with the German publication Bild.</p>

<p>"I think about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament – that’s the nature of international football.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’ve been here for almost eight years now and we’ve come close so I know that you can’t keep standing in front of the public and saying ‘please do a little more’ because at some point, people will lose faith in your message,” the England manager added.</p>

<p>At the Euro 2020, Southgate’s England side lost the final on penalties to Italy denying him and the national side their maiden European title. However, they will look to get over the line this time with a rich wealth of talent available in the ranks. A young squad led by Harry Kane will see the likes of Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and others stamp their authority at the tournament in Germany.</p>

<p>England will start their campaign on Sunday (June 16) against Serbia before taking on Denmark in a repeat of last edition’s semifinal. England’s final group game will be against Slovenia as they will look to top Group C.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-why-a-washout-between-pakistan-canada-favours-india-usa-all-details-here-730694">T20 World Cup 2024: Why a washout between Pakistan-Canada favours India, USA - All details here</a></p>

<h2><strong>Can Southgate inspire England to historic win?</strong></h2>

<p>England have enjoyed a successful last few years under Gareth Southgate but have failed to end their trophy drought which is now at 58 years. England have not won a senior men’s international tournament since the 1966 FIFA World Cup in their homeland. Under Southgate, they have reached the semifinal (2018) and quarterfinal (2022) of the last two FIFA World Cups and were runners-up at&nbsp;Euro 2020. It will be interesting to see whether Southgate helps the Three Lions end that drought this summer in Germany.</p>


England manager Gareth Southgate will have unfinished business at the upcoming Euro 2024 as he aims for his maiden trophy with the national side. Southgate, who will take charge of his second European Championship with the Three Lions will be out of contract at the end of the year and will try to clinch the Euro 2024 title.

England manager Gareth Southgate will have unfinished business at the upcoming Euro 2024 as he aims for his maiden trophy with the national side. Southgate, who will take charge of his second European Championship with the Three Lions will be out of contract at the end of the year and will try to clinch the Euro 2024 title. However, he has reckoned that if he does not succeed with the national side and fails to land England’s first international men’s trophy in 58 years, he will be sacked. Southgate opens up on future "If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore. It might be the last chance,” Southgate said in an interview with the German publication Bild. "I think about half of the national coaches leave after a tournament – that’s the nature of international football. "I’ve been here for almost eight years now and we’ve come close so I know that you can’t keep standing in front of the public and saying ‘please do a little more’ because at some point, people will lose faith in your message,” the England manager added. At the Euro 2020, Southgate’s England side lost the final on penalties to Italy denying him and the national side their maiden European title. However, they will look to get over the line this time with a rich wealth of talent available in the ranks. A young squad led by Harry Kane will see the likes of Cole Palmer, Phil Foden and others stamp their authority at the tournament in Germany. England will start their campaign on Sunday (June 16) against Serbia before taking on Denmark in a repeat of last edition’s semifinal. England’s final group game will be against Slovenia as they will look to top Group C. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2024: Why a washout between Pakistan-Canada favours India, USA - All details here Can Southgate inspire England to historic win? England have enjoyed a successful last few years under Gareth Southgate but have failed to end their trophy drought which is now at 58 years. England have not won a senior men’s international tournament since the 1966 FIFA World Cup in their homeland. Under Southgate, they have reached the semifinal (2018) and quarterfinal (2022) of the last two FIFA World Cups and were runners-up at Euro 2020. It will be interesting to see whether Southgate helps the Three Lions end that drought this summer in Germany.

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Euro 2024: Violent clashes erupt in German city hours before England vs Serbia match

'If we don’t win, I probably won’t be here anymore': England manager Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2024