Trouble broke out at the Zayed Sports City Stadium ahead of the Club World Cup final between Real Madrid and Gremio, with punches being thrown between the two sets of fans.
Scuffle between the two fans MATTHEW CHILDS (REUTERS)
The incident appeared to be isolated, in one section of the ground, and marred what has been a generally pleasant atmosphere in the build up to the game.
The general atmosphere at the Zayed Sports City Stadium was pleasant AMR ABDALLAH DALSH (REUTERS)