- A brawl broke out between fans of two soccer teams during a match in Mexico.
- Authorities said 22 people were injured and nine were transferred to the hospital.
- The game between Atlas FC and Querétaro was suspended following the violence.
Fights between fans of opposing teams broke out during a soccer game in Querétaro, Mexico on Saturday, sports outlet Marca reported.
The game between the Atlas FC and Querétaro teams at La Corregidora Stadium was suspended in the 60th minute due to the fighting. Graphic videos of the violence show shirtless bodies on the ground, fans storming the field, and fights erupting outside the stadium as well.
There have been conflicting reports of possible deaths but authorities have not confirmed any.
The Civil Protection Coordination of the State of Querétaro on Saturday said there have been no deaths reported. In a tweet, the agency said 22 people were injured and nine were transferred to the hospital. Two of the injured are in serious condition.
The fights began after the Querétaro team was down 0-1 during the 60th minute.
Marca reported that matches in Liga MX – the top professional soccer division in Mexico – are known to become violent, adding that Querétaro fans are also "infamous" for how violent they get in La Corregidora, their home stadium.
Liga MX did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, however, the league's executive president Mikel Arriola condemned the violence in a tweet.
"Inadmissible and unfortunate violence in the Corregidora stadium in Querétaro. Those responsible for the lack of security in the stadium will be punished in an exemplary manner. The safety of our players and fans is priority!" Arriola said.