French Police Arrest 101 Roma Fans Ahead of Europa League Match

Roma fans arrested in Nice before Europa League match

French authorities detain Roma fans carrying weapons in Nice ahead of Europa League clash with Nice

“Since yesterday, more than 200 personnel, including two mobile units, were deployed in the city centre of Nice to prevent all types of public...”

French authorities have taken decisive action to prevent fan violence ahead of the Europa League match between Nice and AS Roma. On Tuesday, police arrested 101 Roma fans in Nice's city center, confiscating weapons such as sticks, shovels, and knuckle dusters. The arrests were made to prevent a potential brawl between rival fans, showcasing the proactive approach of local law enforcement.

Security Measures:

• Over 400 police officers will be deployed throughout the city and around the Allianz Riviera stadium for Wednesday's match.
• Uniformed and plainclothes security forces will maintain a visible presence to deter troublemakers.
• Authorities have warned of zero tolerance for fan misbehavior, strictly enforcing bans on displaying visible signs of allegiance.

The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of managing fan culture and ensuring safety in European football. With heightened security measures in place, the focus now shifts to maintaining order during the match and preventing further incidents.

“Since yesterday, more than 200 personnel, including two mobile units, were deployed in the city centre of Nice to prevent all types of public disorder and proceeded with the arrest of 102 individuals identified as Roma ultras, carrying weapons,” it said on Wednesday, before later revising the number of arrests down to 101.

“These individuals were taken into police custody,” it added.

🚨Chaos in Nice before Roma’s Europa League opener! 🤯

🇫🇷 Over 100 Roma ultras were arrested with weapons , reportedly looking to provoke Nice fans.

👮‍♂️ 102 arrests confirmed, with 400 police on duty tonight. A tense atmosphere awaits. ⚡️pic.twitter.com/hlbTMq03gI

— SleeperFootballNews (@SleeperFootNews) September 24, 2025

The local authorities have banned Roma fans from displaying visible signs of their allegiance in the city between 1400 BST (1500 local time) Tuesday and 1100 BST on Thursday.