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Dozens of British football hooligans engaged in ugly clashes on San Sebastian’s streets on Tuesday evening.
Social media videos showed rival Manchester United supporters and Tottenham Hotspur fans fighting ahead of the crunch all English UEFA Europa League Final on Wednesday.
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As locals looked on in despair, the rowdy Brits began to throw chairs, bins beer bottles, and bar tables. Some tried to kick and punch opposition fans.
Some supporters chose to stay at San Sebastian for the Wednesday final. The game will be played an hour from San Mames Stadium, in Bilbao.
To avoid paying astronomical prices for transport and accommodation, many have had to devise creative travel plans.
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A direct return flight to Bilbao from Manchester would set fans back €1,400, while hotels across the Bilbao area are advertising their rooms for over €1,000 per night.
The local police had prepared for tens-of-thousands of extra Brits before the match.
Both sides are vying for the Europa League trophy – and qualification to the lucrative UEFA Champions League – following disastrous domestic campaigns. Manchester United, and Spurs sit 16th and 17, respectively, in the Premier League table.
Olive Press will provide full coverage of this big match.
