Lisbon -
Aggressive football fans in Portugal: With sticks and firing warning shots into the air, the police in Lisbon on Sunday evening has dispersed the angry supporters of the traditional club Sporting.
The fans protested loudly against the poor performance of the "lions", the police could prevent an invasion in the VIP area at the stadium just yet. The violent followers wanted the players after the 1-1 home game against Maritimo Funchall lean times to task properly, it said. When the officers did not prevent the fans, they were fired and stones.
Sporting had placed one of the worst season start in its history: In nine games, there were only three victories. With 13 points prove the Green-Whites only seventh among 16 teams. The residue to league leaders Sporting Braga increased at the weekend to 12 points.
Arch rivals Benfica has nine points more than Sporting in the account. "I understand the fans. We make a complicated phase through," admitted coach Paulo Bento. The training was held on Monday, according to media outside of Lisbon, rather than increased police presence.
