Disturbance at Gothia Cup – Man Arrested

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Disturbance at Gothia Cup – Man Arrested
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A man has been arrested following a brawl that broke out during a football match at the Gothia Cup, where a boys' team from Spain played against a team from the United Arab Emirates.

The man, who is from Spain and is in his 20s, was arrested on suspicion of assault.

The police arrived at the scene around 18:30 when the brawl had already died down.

The man was arrested after witness interviews.

Both teams have been eliminated from the tournament, according to the organizer, as reported by several media outlets.

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