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Policeman dies after violence between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow fans

Spartak Moscow supporters ahead of the game [Photo: Courtesy]

A police officer tragically died after violence between Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow supporters ahead of the Europa League.

There was tension surrounding the match after hundreds of Russian supporters travelled to the game without tickets with some of them even attempting to breach no travel orders.

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