A number of Roma fans have reportedly been detained in Rotterdam ahead of the Italian club’s Europa League round of 32 second leg against Feyenoord on Thursday.
The Dutch authorities have apparently pulled the Giallorossi supporters aside in order to conduct searches for illegal objects including weapons of any sort as tensions between the fans of the two sides have grown in recent days.
According to ANSA, 83 Roma fans arriving by bus from Amsterdam were detained across the road from the De Kuip stadium to carry out these checks, though the authorities are yet to issue any action against the visiting supporters.
Fabrizio Grassetti, president of the Roma Ultras, had reportedly been a part of a group of 100 other supporters who were approached to be searched as well.
“The Dutch police are rounding everyone up, out in the open and in the rain,” he said.
The Giallorossi must win their battle with Feyenoord if they hope to advance to the next round of the competition, with authorities set to remain on high alert to prevent any clashes between fans.
