Feyenoord supporters injure fans with fireworks during Eredivisie match

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:13 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Feyenoord supporters injure fans with fireworks during Eredivisie match

Summary

During an Eredivisie match on August 24, 2026, SC Cambuur reported that five of their fans suffered burns, hearing damage, and eye injuries after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks and lit flares in the Kooi Stadion. Play was suspended for about 10 minutes in the first half when some fireworks were aimed at sections containing home fans. Feyenoord has distanced itself from the actions, with head coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst apologizing. The club plans to seek camera footage to identify those responsible. The mayor of Leeuwarden has promised an investigation into the incident, and the KNVB is reviewing its protocols for crowd disorder.

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Status Watch

•Five SC Cambuur fans were injured by fireworks from Feyenoord supporters.
•Play was suspended for about 10 minutes during the first half.
•Feyenoord's coach apologized on behalf of the club after the incident.
•Leeuwarden mayor has promised an investigation into the fireworks.
•The KNVB will review protocols for handling crowd disorder.

Latest Updates

11:13 AMBBC Sport — Fans suffer firework burns and eye injuries in Eredivisie

What they're saying

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Dutch side SC Cambuur says fans were left with "burns, hearing damage and eye injuries" after Feyenoord supporters threw fireworks during Sunday's Eredivisie match.
— BBC Sport

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