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Three killed and 10 injured in Honduran football riot

Three people have been killed and 10 injured following riots at a match in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

The incidents occurred ahead of a scheduled game between Motagua and Olimpia on Saturday evening.

Violence began when the Motagua players' bus was attacked with rocks en route to the National Stadium, injuring three players, all of whom were later admitted to hospital with facial injuries.

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Among those hurt were Roberto Moreira, Jonathan Rougier and former Celtic defender Emilio Izaguirre, who later posted his injuries on social media.

The fighting then continued both inside and outside the ground before the game, forcing officials to cancel the match while police used tear gas to disperse the crowds.