Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

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Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

The beautiful game turns ugly: Ancient football match where fighting is ALLOWED is abandoned after descending into bloodbath - World News - Mirror Online

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Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

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Riot police forced to break up Calcio Storico Fiorentino

Calcio Storico Fiorentino 2017: Riot police called in as brawl erupts during brutal football match

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