Smoke Weed, Stay Off The Booze, German Cops Wanted ‘Chill Mood’ Ahead Of UK Vs. Serbia Match, That Didn’t Happen

The German police had issued a stern warning to English fans ahead of Sunday’s 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, and encouraged them to smoke cannabis instead of drinking alcohol, according to various outlets.

Metro.co.uk reported that an unprecedented security operation was undertaken to prevent potential “hooliganism” at the Serbia vs. England match.

Nevertheless, the inevitable happened: One British fan and seven Serbs are facing criminal charges and tournament bans after a brawl involving 150 people before Sunday’s game broke out between the two countries. England beat Serbia 1-0.

Also known as the Euros, the soccer event is taking place in Germany from June 14 until July 14.

England’s football fans had been warned against taking part in offensive chants in an …

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