Russian Flag Sparks Stadium Clashes

A Russian flag spotted inside the stadium sparked clashes between opposing groups of supporters during a high-attention match. Witnesses say the flag’s appearance quickly escalated into shouting and physical confrontation, drawing attention from nearby spectators and television cameras. Security staff intervened to separate the parties and calm the situation, moving involved fans away from the main stands. Event organizers said they would review how political symbols were allowed and tighten procedures to prevent similar incidents in future rounds.