Spanish Policeman Dies During Clashes With Football Club Fans - Reports

MADRID (Sputnik) - A police officer died Thursday during clashes with fans of Russia’s soccer club Spartak ahead of their team’s match with Athletic Bilbao in the northern Spanish city, local media reported.

The policeman is believed to have suffered a heart attack, the Cadena Ser radio station said. According to El Mundo newspaper, he died at a hospital after he was taken there together with another injured.

Hundreds of Russian club supporters allegedly tried to cause unrest outside the San Mames stadium in Bilbao. At least three Russians were detained. Spartak Moskva faced off against Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Europa League.

Ultras Spartak vs Herri Norte
22/02/18
Athletic de Bilbao vs Spartak de Moscú pic.twitter.com/iq6dY4qqDo

— Old firm (@fhutnm) February 22, 2018

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Otro vídeo de los incidentes entre ultras del Spartak y Herri Norte
22/02/18
Athletic de Bilbao vs Spartak de Moscú pic.twitter.com/p5qaPsFPWt

— Old firm (@fhutnm) February 22, 2018

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AMPLÍA @Garrosa

Era un agente de 51 años que no estaba participando en las cargas a los aficionados, estaba en el operativo de control y comenzó a sentirse mal. Era natural de Ermuahttps://t.co/2oZdVRXTJV

— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) February 22, 2018

​Spartak Moskva has won the match with Athletic Bilbao with the score 2:1.