Football : émeute à Birmingham – 1 décembre 2010

Riots mar Blues cup win

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Thursday, 2nd December 2010

JAMES GOLDMAN

BIRMINGHAM (2) vs ASTON VILLA (1)

BIRMINGHAM are through to the Carling Cup semi-final after edging out local rivals Aston Villa at St Andrews, but victory was marred by scenes of fan violence which are set to be investigated by the Football Association.

With Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron over in Zurich attempting one final push to convince Fifa’s ExCo members that England’s 2018 World Cup bid would offer a fan-friendly experience, the timing of the hundreds of fans who confronted riot police at the final whistle could not have been worse. More…

Birmingham riots could ruin England World Cup 2018 bid

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Thursday, 2 December 2010

England’s dreams of hosting the 2018 World Cup suffered a significant blow last night when rioting marred the Carling Cup clash between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew’s.

The violent scenes came less than 24 hours before Fifa executives decide which nation will host the biggest sporting event in the world.