sports
March 9, 2026
Football Weekend Violence: Brawl in Glasgow, Fans Cut Power to VAR in Germany
A mass brawl between fans erupted after the biggest derby in Scottish football, Glasgow Rangers vs. Celtic, and during a match in Germany, a cable for video assistant refereeing technology was stolen mid-game.
TL;DR
- A mass brawl involving fans and police occurred after the Rangers vs. Celtic derby in Scotland, with several injuries reported.
- Celtic defeated Rangers on penalties to advance to the Scottish Cup final, which triggered the fan confrontation.
- Police described the scenes as 'disgraceful' and stated that many individuals were armed with items intended to cause injury.
- In a German second division match, a fan unplugged the VAR cable during a penalty decision, leading to the decision being made by the VAR room.
- A banner reading 'Turn off VAR' was displayed by home fans prior to the incident in Germany.
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