Cages, crushes and stabbings is European away safety getting worse? A recent spate of incidents has led to growing concerns over the safety of football fans when following their teams on the road across Europe. In the past month alone, a group of Galatasaray supporters were attacked by a gang of 20 hooligans in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, while a crush in the stands at a Champions League match in Rome left several fans injured. Additionally, a shocking video emerged of a fan being stabbed in the chest by a rival supporter during a match between two Italian clubs. The culprits behind the recent violence are often a mix of die-hard hooligans and disaffected individuals drawn into the world of football gangs. The likes of Italy's Inter Milan and Roma have long been associated with violent supporter groups, while other clubs like Porto and Chelsea have also had issues with hooliganism in the past. The recent events in Rome have left fans and officials alike questioning how such incidents continue to occur, despite years of efforts to improve safety and security at grounds across Europe. The significance of these incidents goes far beyond the immediate safety of fans on matchday.