Sport Lisboa e Benfica is at the center of a new controversy after clashes in Lisbon. Fans of the club were detained following incidents before the futsal derby with Sporting. Meanwhile, Sporting fans involved in the incidents will go to court only on Monday, according to CNN Portugal. The violent clashes on the sidelines of the futsal derby between Sporting and Benfica resulted in 124 detainees. The rivalry between Sporting and Benfica fans near the Pavilhão João Rocha and also near the Estádio José Alvalade prompted police intervention in Lisbon. Looking at the details, the Public Security Police reported that of the 124 suspects, 63 are associated with Sport Lisboa e Benfica and 61 with Sporting Clube de Portugal. So, the detained Benfica fans are being presented to the judge this morning. But Sporting fans will have to wait until Monday to be heard. The PSP stated that it is aware of at least two injured people, who received pre-hospital assistance. The incident occurred on Thursday night and involved the use of pyrotechnic articles. Benfica and Sporting fans are being investigated for the alleged crime of participating in a brawl. The situation is being closely monitored by the authorities and the club. Sport Lisboa e Benfica has not yet commented on the incident.
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Sport Lisboa e Benfica: fans detained after clashes in Lisbon
Sport Lisboa e Benfica: 63 fans detained after clashes with Sporting in Lisbon. Learn about the incident and its consequences
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