Horrifying moment Man Utd fans were attacked by Fenerbahce ultras in Istanbul just hours before the Europa League match

THIS is the terrifying moment Manchester United fans were “attacked” by Fenerbahce ultras in Istanbul just hours before their Europa League clash.

Fenerbahce was caught charging at fans who were having a casual drink before sparking a violent brawl.

Man Utd fans were allegedly caught drinking in front of the barCredit: X

Fans soon had to fight after Fenerbahce ultras launched an attack.Credit: X

Chairs were seen being used as weaponsCredit: X

It is unknown whether he is injured or notCredit: X

Footage shared on social media shows the attack taking place in front of a bar in Istanbul.

In the video, Man Utd fans can be seen sitting and chatting ahead of their Europa League clash before a clan of thugs dressed in all black burst in.

However, they are soon caught desperately fleeing the scene as a chair is thrown towards them.

Within seconds more chairs began flying at Man Utd fans.

Ultras also appear to be involved, who then flock to the bar and proceed to use the chairs as weapons.

Many tourists who desperately fled the dangerous scene were caught.

It is unknown at this time if there are any injuries.

But this isn’t the first time an alleged attack has occurred.

In a separate incident, up to 50 Fenerbahce Fans are said to have “rallyed” a group of United fans who had traveled to Istanbul for the match.

The images were shared on: social media It showed the attack taking place outside the Grand Hisar Hotel.

Scores of Man Utd fans injured after ‘ambushed by 50 Fenerbahçe ultras in Istanbul’ ahead of Europa League match

The videos showed images of ultras attacking and assaulting fans, with many people injured.

A self-proclaimed “anarchist” account on X called GFB Boğaz hooligans He boasted after posting the image online.

The account shared a 26-second video of the attacks with the caption “This is ISTANBUL!” He shared it with the title:

A worrying article about them instagram The page showed a group of hooligans on bicycles.

The caption read: “At the first punch of a fight… Manchester is now truly RED :).”

A Red Devils fan caught in the attacks said: StrettyNews How five fans were “stuffed” by a violent mob.

They said: “About 50 of them swarmed us.

“A boy followed me down the street and pretended to help me before hitting me with a hand on the jaw.”

They added that two people from their group were injured by glasses and crowbars.

Man Utd fans attacked in Istanbul before Fenerbahce matchCredit: X/BogazHooligans

Eyewitnesses said many fans were injuredCredit: X/BogazHooligans

In a separate incident, 20 Fenerbahce fans are said to have attacked a smaller group of United fans.

The Fenerbahce ultra account posted a screenshot of an online conversation between them and an alleged United fan.

They said: “The answer has been given. traitors “Insulting our religious and national values and giving us a position.”

The images detailed how an aggressive message was sent to initiate the exchange, with messages of “see you soon” and “let’s go” being sent before the location was sent. Celtic Irish Pub in Istanbul.

The bar is about an 11-minute walk from where one of the attacks took place.

SunSport was unable to locate a social media account with the details shared in the screenshot; This means the message may be fake or the original account has been changed or deleted.

Manchester United Fenerbahçe was contacted for comment on the issue.

Unfortunately, violence has become commonplace football inside TürkiyeFenerbahçe president was attacked by an attacker who entered the field He was pelted with bottles at the start of this season.

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