Supporters gathered in a district of Lyon on Monday evening for the match of the France team were molested by hooded individuals, report several media.
A group of Lyon hooligans claimed the origin of this brawl that took place in a shopping street in the city center.
The facts occurred on rue Mercière, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon, on Monday evening.
At the time of the match between France and Switzerland, played in Bucharest, individuals violently attacked supporters gathered to watch the match in the restaurants and bars of this artery, reports in particular the local media Lyon Mag.
Crowds were then observed around this street.
"Hooligans vs monkeys"
According to a report of this aggression relayed by the media, no serious injuries are to be deplored.
Also according to Lyon Mag, the action taken Monday evening on the sidelines of the broadcast of the match "was claimed on social networks by an account close to these circles, Ouest Casual".
As the Actu Lyon site indicates, a video of the assault was relayed on the Telegram channel of this small group, with the caption "hooligans vs monkeys", which means "hooligans against monkeys".
However, this participation of the ultra-right as the movement at the origin of the brawl was not confirmed by the authorities, while the police quickly intervened to restore calm.