Police Officer Dies in Bilbao after Clashes with Spartak Fans  

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Basque riot police controls a follower of FC Spartak Moskva before the match during the Europa League - round of 32, 2nd leg, between Athletic Bilbao and FC Spartak Moskva, at San Mames stadium, in Bilbao, northern Spain, Thursday, Feb.22, 2018. There were conflicting reports about what caused his death, with some saying he was taken ill during the confrontations and other reports suggesting he was hit by an object during the fighting. Spartak won the match 2-1 but Athletic advanced 4-3 on aggregate. AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos

TEMPO.CO, Madrid - A policeman died on Thursday in the northern Spanish city of Bilbao after clashes with Spartak Moscow ultra fans ahead of a Europa League soccer game against Athletic Bilbao.



The police officer died in hospital, where he had been taken following a heart attack when the regional Basque Country police force Ertzaintza was trying to stop street battles between supporters of the two teams, the police said.


At least five people were arrested.


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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy offered his condolences and condemned the violence on his official Twitter account.


"My condolences to the family and friends of the policeman who died in Bilbao and my consideration to the Ertzaintza for its efforts to protect those who do enjoy sports. I condemn in the most energetic way the violent events."


Spartak won the second leg of the round of 32 tie 2-1 but were knocked out of Europe's second-tier club competition 4-3 on aggregate after losing the first leg 3-1 in Moscow.


Russia hosts the World Cup this year and local authorities are putting strict security procedures in place to control hooligans, including Russian fans who caused trouble at the 2016 European Championship in France and other soccer events.


REUTERS


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