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Stadium disaster in Algeria leaves three fans dead and more than 70 injured after 'security barrier collapse' during title celebrations

<p>MC Alger lifted the Algerian Ligue 1 title following a goalless draw in their final game of the season against NC Magra on Saturday. After the full-time whistle blew, the home fans reacted jubilantly as they set off green flares around the stadium. Amid the euphoria and celebrations at the Stade du 5 Juillet [5 July Stadium], tragedy struck when several fans fell from the upper stands, as reported by <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35518131/football-fans-dead-injured-algeria-stadium-disaster-celebrations/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Three football fans dead and at least 70 injured in Algeria stadium disaster after falling from upper stands<a href="https://t.co/ZOHw7ncVFt">https://t.co/ZOHw7ncVFt</a></p>— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSunFootball/status/1936763914810700074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>As per local media reports, a part of the security barrier collapsed in the upper tier, which led to the fans falling straight to the stands below. More than 70 people were rushed to the hospital and three fans died during the tragic incident. MC Alger released a statement confirming the death of one of their fans, which read: "It is with great sadness and sorrow and with hearts that we received the news of our supporter Younes Amguzzi, who passed away after falling from the upper stands."</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Algerian Ministry of Health also released a statement, saying: "The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16."</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>Reuters has reported that several MC Alger players and members of the coaching staff rushed to the hospital to donate blood for the injured fans, while the club postponed their trophy presentation.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Stadium disaster in Algeria leaves three fans dead and more than 70 injured after 'security barrier collapse' during title celebrations | Goal.com

A stadium disaster in Algeria&apos;s top division has left three people dead and more than 70 people injured. 