Celtic and Ajax supporters clashed in the stands during the Como Cup match this evening.
Footage shared on social media showed supporters in close proximity and only separated by fencing at the Stadio Comuncal Giuseppe Sinigaglia.
Fans of Ajax - known for their zionism - lose the plot at sight of [[Celtic]] fans waving Palestine flags during friendly game in Como this evening. pic.twitter.com/1bdVF1eC69
— Liam O'Hare (@Liam_O_Hare) July 24, 2025
Cups of alcohol were lobbed between the rival supporters as a number of fans from either end raced to the fence to exchange verbals.
In some video footage, supporters can be seen attempting to push through the barricade between the opposition fans.
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Stewards stepped in after a rush to the barrier with the angry supporters on either side dispersed back into the seating in the stadium.
According to journalist and documentary filmmaker Liam O'Hare, the confrontation began due to Palestinian flags being displayed by Celtic supporters.
Ajax en Celtic hebben al een flinke geschiedenis met elkaar, en vrienden zullen ze nooit worden..😅 #AJACEL pic.twitter.com/Y8xIWpurfe
— Voetbal Ultras (@VoetbalUltras) July 24, 2025
It's alleged Ajax supporters reacted to the show of support for Palestine, leading to the ugly scenes in the stands during the pre-season competition.
Celtic went in level at the break in Como but fell to a 5-1 defeat in the end. They will now play Al Ahli in the third-place match on Saturday.
