
<p>The darker side of soccer reared its ugly head recently after the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/leagues-cup-tv-schedule/">Leagues Cup</a> derby between NYCFC and RBNY. A fight broke out between rival supporters after the match.</p>



<p>Soccer in the United States has developed a strong supporter culture over the past two-plus decades. But for the most part, hooliganism is not an element associated with the sport that has taken hold in the US.</p>



<p>However, it’s not entirely unheard of. Sadly, things got a little out of hand after the Hudson River Derby on August 3. The Red Bulls won the game 1-0 on home turf, advancing to the round of 16 in the Leagues Cup. But things got a little testy outside Red Bull Arena, as documented on social media (WARNING: videos contain violence and some foul language):</p>



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<p>The videos show on-site police and security trying to disperse the commotion. However the scuffles continued in different pockets of activity.   </p>



<p>One RBNY photographer even reported a weapon being brandished towards the Red Bull supporters:</p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fight outside Red Bull Arena 😳 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYCFC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBNY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBNY</a> <a href="https://t.co/3cA4yPhtLS">pic.twitter.com/3cA4yPhtLS</a></p>— Cameron Meyer (@cameronm1221) <a href="https://twitter.com/cameronm1221/status/1687295896482975744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Waiting in the parking lot of RBA because a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NYCFC</a> fan decided to pull out a blade towards <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RBNY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RBNY</a> fans. Luckily Harrison PD stepped in but there&apos;s still sirens around.</p>— Jp (@John_Perd) <a href="https://twitter.com/John_Perd/status/1687293907300749312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<h4>The wrong way to build a rivalry</h4>



<p>This fight between NYCFC and RBNY supporters isn’t the first time the rivalry has gotten heated. In the past, seats at <a href="https://www.newyorkredbulls.com/redbullarena/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Red Bull Arena</a> have been destroyed, and offensive chants have rung out at games. MLS surely wants to play up intense rivalries and emulate the passion of the game around the world. But this kind of childish – and dangerous – behavior is not something that is welcome at all.</p>



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<p>It’s not nearly as violent and shocking as some scenes we’ve seen from overseas in the past. But this is still a distressing and unwelcome occurrence for the domestic game.</p>



<p>At this point, there is no word on any arrests or action from the league towards either set of fans. RBNY ended up losing to Philadelphia in their next Leagues Cup match, and both clubs return to MLS play at home on August 20.</p>



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<p><em>Photo: Imago</em></p>


The darker side of soccer reared its ugly head at the Leagues Cup, as a fight broke out between NYCFC and RBNY supporters.

NYCFC and RBNY hooligans fight after Leagues Cup game - World Soccer Talk

NYCFC and RBNY hooligans fight after Leagues Cup game


<p>Benfica are close to signing Argentine striker Taty Castellanos from MLS side New York City FC per reports from Spanish media outlet <a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/20230611/1002021761/taty-castellanos-rumbo-benfica.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mundo Deportivo</a>. The 24-year-old had an excellent season on loan at Girona scoring 14 goals in 37 appearances guiding the club to a respectable tenth-placed finish in the La Liga standings. &nbsp;</p>



<p>However, Girona are now set to miss out on securing a permanent move for the player as he is close to joining Benfica with the Portuguese side triggering his €15m release clause at New York City.</p>



<h2>West Ham, Sevilla and Benfica interested in Taty Castellanos</h2>



<p>Earlier respectable transfer journalist Cesar Luis Merlo had claimed that both West Ham and Sevilla are interested in the striker who wants to now ply his trade in Europe. </p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">🚨Taty Castellanos no seguirá en el Girona ya que el club no está en condiciones de comprarlo. <br>*️⃣West Ham y Sevilla ya han mostrado un interés concreto. New York City está dispuesto a venderlo y pretende un piso de €15M para desprenderse de él. <a href="https://t.co/f1T09rRtG2">pic.twitter.com/f1T09rRtG2</a></p>— César Luis Merlo (@CLMerlo) <a href="https://twitter.com/CLMerlo/status/1667243139071877129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 9, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The report from Mundo Deportivo claims that Castellanos’ age attracted Benfica’s interest as the 24-year-old brings in a sell-on value in a few years. The report also claims that the striker will head to Portugal in the next few days.</p>



<p><a href="https://cnnportugal.iol.pt/videos/benfica-em-negociacoes-adiantas-com-taty-castellanos-adianta-cnn/6484c7d10cf2665294e70a2e" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CNN Portugal</a> have also claimed that Benfica are in advanced negotiations to secure the services of Castellanos. </p>



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<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><p lang="pt" dir="ltr">Taty Castellanos é o novo (forte) alvo para reforçar o ataque do Benfica. Negociação está em andamento e gira em torno de 15 M€. Avançado argentino de 24 anos pertence ao New York City e esteve emprestado ao Girona na última época (via <a href="https://twitter.com/cnnportugal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cnnportugal</a>)</p>— Bruno Andrade (@brunoandrd) <a href="https://twitter.com/brunoandrd/status/1667604925126262788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 10, 2023</a></blockquote></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>The Argentine shot to fame when he scored four goals against Real Madrid in the La Liga earlier this season helping Girona beat the Los Blancos 4-2 in the encounter. He has an eye for goal, is good at holding up the ball in the final third, and is also adept in the air, bringing in all the qualities of a striker that Benfica will benefit from as they aim to defend their League title next season.</p>



<p>Benfica’s gain would certainly come as a blow for New York City as yet another player in his prime looks destined to leave the MLS for the greener pastures of Europe. Interestingly Castellanos scored four goals against Real Salt Lake in April 2022. </p>



<p>The 2021 MLS Golden Boot winner is yet to play for the national side but given his exploits this past season, he will surely be knocking on the door for the reigning World Cup champions.</p>



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Benfica are attemptng to sign NYCFC footballer Taty Castellanos. In addition to Benfica, other European clubs are interested.

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