Rhine derby to be guarded by over 1,400 police as 20 fans banned

NAMPA / DPA
2026-03-19
Berlin (dpa) - Police have banned 20 potential troublemakers from attending the Rhine derby between Bundesliga rivals Cologne and Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday and plan to safeguard the game with over 1,400 officers. Authorities still expect around 500 people from both sets of fans who may be prepared to use violence. Police said in a statement on Thursday that they would "keep a particularly close eye" on such supporters. The rivalry betw......
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