Queretaro v Atlas: At least 26 injured as fans fight in Mexico game
At least 26 people were injured when violence erupted among crowds at a top-flight game in Mexico.
The Liga MX encounter between Queretaro and Atlas was called off in the 63rd minute when the fighting spilled over into the field at La Corregidora stadium.
Several players tried to reassure fans before they were ushered into the dressing room.
Three people were seriously injured, a total of 26 people were taken to the hospital.
Queretaro state governor Mauricio Kuri said Sunday: “Although there have been no deaths, we cannot say this is not a tragedy.
He added that of the 26 people taken to the hospital, three were discharged, but “3 are in serious condition, 10 are in a delicate condition and the remaining 10 are not serious”.
Away team Atlas led 1-0 when the match was stopped.
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said all Sunday matches were suspended “out of solidarity with those affected”.
“Those responsible for the lack of security at the stadium will be exemplary punished,” he wrote on Twitter.
“The safety of our players and fans comes first!”
Fifa called the violence “unacceptable and intolerable”.
In a statement, world football’s governing body added: “Encourage local authorities to bring swift justice to those responsible. Our thoughts are with all those who must. suffer its consequences.”