Sad news from Sweden as football fan is murdered before Helsingbory v Djurgaarden

The opening weekend of the football season in Sweden got off to a tragic start as a football supporter was killed before the Helsingborg v Djurgaarden match.

There were violent scenes at the ground as Djurgaarden fans spilled on to the pitch, having heard the news that one of their own had perished. The 43-year-old died from serious head injuries after clashes in central Helsingborg. The match was called off amid chaotic scenes between the two clubs' sets of 'Ultra'-style supporters. "It is a black day," Helsingborg sporting director Jesper Jansson said afterwards. "It is extremely tragic for this guy's family, for football and for the whole community really."

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Sad news from Sweden as football fan is murdered before Helsingbory v Djurgaarden

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The opening weekend of the football season in Sweden got off to a tragic start as a football supporter was killed before the Helsingborg v Djurgaarden match.

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