MADRID (Reuters) - Europe's main fans group has criticised Spain over new measures designed to crack down on violent and abusive supporters' groups known as "ultras", labelling them "short-sighted" and warning of "fatal consequences".
La Liga clubs, the Spanish football authorities and the government have vowed to banish ultras from stadiums and their surroundings after a Deportivo La Coruna fan was killed in apparently organised fighting near Atletico Madrid's stadium before a La Liga game on Nov. 30.
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