Authorities in North Macedonia have apprehended 21 individuals following clashes between supporters of Levski Sofia soccer team and Shkupi before a Europa Conference League qualifying match. The altercations occurred amidst tense relations between the two Balkan nations. On Friday, the police confirmed the detention of 19 Bulgarians and 2 North Macedonians due to the violence that transpired on Thursday.
The confrontations erupted when local Shkupi fans assaulted the visiting Bulgarians in Skopje, violently stabbing one man in the stomach. No arrests have been made in relation to the stabbing incident. Fortunately, the injured Levski supporter underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition.
Levski supporters later engaged in clashes with the police. Despite the upheaval, Levski emerged victorious in the Skopje game with a score of 2-0.
North Macedonia’s government staunchly condemned the violence, with Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski holding “hooligans and individuals unrelated to sports” accountable for the chaos.
Relations between North Macedonia and Bulgaria have soured due to disputes over historical events, cultural heritage, and identity. Sofia’s disapproval prompted them to obstruct North Macedonia’s entry into the European Union in 2020.
To depict the situation visually, an image of a sizable Macedonian flag waving in Skopje, North Macedonia, taken by Chris McGrath/Getty Images, is displayed below.
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