Clashes in Rennes between high school protesters and Dutch football fans
What happened
According to Ouest-France, a brawl broke out in Rennes between high school students and Dutch football supporters after a student demonstration. L'Équipe reports the Dutch fans are friends of the Greek club OFI Crete.
When it started
The reports were published around 17 October 2026, and the exact time of the incidents is not given in the sources provided.
How it spread
Ouest-France's headline says the supporters provoked the students and were pursued to their hotel. Yahoo Actualités reports alleged Nazi salutes and a chase through the streets, though the sources provided do not give further details.
Why it matters
The sources provided do not say what triggered the confrontation or whether anyone was arrested or injured. Further details would need to come from official statements or later reporting.
Sources
- Ouest-France: Des supporters de foot hollandais provoquent des lycéens après la manif à Rennes et sont poursuivis jusqu’à leur hôtel
- L'Équipe: Incidents entre lycéens et supporters néerlandais, amis du club grec de l'OFI Crète, à Rennes
- Yahoo Actualités: Saluts nazis, course-poursuite… Des manifestants lycéens ont mis en fuite des ultras néerlandais dans les rues de Rennes