Law enforcement deployed tear gas to quell clashes between supporters of Roma and Lazio before the capital derby

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Roma vs Lazio

Before the capital derby on Saturday, there were fights between fans of Roma and Lazio.

According to Italian media, about 200 Lazio fans and around 100 Roma fans clashed near the Stadio Olimpico in the morning.

Police had to intervene and use tear gas to stop the fighting. They arrested a 41-year-old man, who is said to be a Roma fan.

Roma vs Lazio (Credits: Yard breaker)

Authorities are checking security camera footage to find others involved. They also seized potential weapons like helmets, bats, sticks, and wrenches.

Roma is hosting Lazio on Saturday afternoon. Both teams are trying to qualify for Europe. Roma is in fifth place with more points than Lazio, which is in seventh place in Serie A.

Written by Ritik

Ritik Katiyar is pursuing a post-graduate degree in Pharmaceutics. Currently, he lives in Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India. You can find him writing about all sorts of listicle topics. A pharmaceutical postgrad by day, and a content writer by night. You can write to him at [email protected]

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