Serbia: Potential violence at soccer match in Belgrade August 17

Event

Outbursts of violence are possible ahead, during, or following a soccer game scheduled to begin at 21:00 (local time) in Belgrade on Thursday, August 17. Serbian SuperLiga champions Partizan Belgrade will face off against Hungarian team Videoton at Partizan Stadium.

The game is set to take place in an empty stadium as Partizan Belgrade has been punished by league officials, accused of inciting crowd unrest. Futhermore, its fans are known for their violent and often racist behavior.

Advice

Individuals in Belgrade are advised to stay clear of Partizan Stadium and public match-viewing events.