13.03.2026 11:00
It was observed that security forces intervened with electroshock devices and batons against Aston Villa fans traveling to the away match in Lille, and some fans were not allowed into the stadium.
The incidents experienced by Aston Villa fans during the away match in Lille made headlines in the football world. The intervention of French security forces against English fans sparked controversy.
INTERVENTION WITH ELECTROSHOCK DEVICE
Before the match against Lille, security forces intervened with Aston Villa fans who wanted to go to the stadium. It was claimed that some fans were subjected to the use of an electroshock device, as seen in the footage.
IT WAS SEEN THAT THEY WERE HIT WITH BATONS
The footage that emerged showed that security forces also intervened with batons against some fans. The moments of intervention quickly resonated widely in the football community.
ENTRIES TO THE STADIUM WERE BLOCKED
After the intervention, many Aston Villa fans were not allowed to enter the stadium. English fans reacted to the events that took place.