Share this Story : Calgary Sun Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in the bad old days

A World Cup game and the riots no one who was there will ever forget

You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.

It’s as real as yesterday. In some ways, more real. 

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account and fewer ads.

Get exclusive access to the Calgary Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.

Get exclusive access to the Calgary Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.

Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.

Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.

Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account.

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.

Enjoy additional articles per month.

Get email updates from your favourite authors.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

Access articles from across Canada with one account

Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments

Enjoy additional articles per month

Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

The fear, the panic, the adrenaline rush, the smell of tear gas, the sight of blood, the knives, the bricks, the bottles. 

Bell: World Cup riots, hooligan violence, among the thugs in........

© Calgary Sun