Online appeal to raise funds for Rome damage by Feyenoord fans

An online appeal has been created to raise funds for the restoration of Rome’s city features which were damaged by Feyenoord fans recently.

A group of supporters of the Netherlands based side rioted in the city centre last Thursday, severely defacing a listed fountain which had only just been restored to full glory, and causing overall damage estimated to be around €3 million.

Although the mayor of Rotterdam has pledged his support to the city in prosecution matters, the financial implications had not been taken into account until a Dutch citizen set up an online fund to go towards the repairs.

The brainchild of Elisabeth Jane Bertrand, “Sorry Rome” has raised €4,000 thus far, with an overall target of €100,000 set.

Around 53 Feyenoord supporters were arrested in one day of violence, before and after their side’s 1-1 Europa League draw with Roma.