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One of Partizan's fans kissed a security guard during a conflict over their behavior in the stands. The fan was arrested on Friday and brought to court on Saturday. Other fans tried illegally accessing the venue, while Chima Moneke received racial abuse after the game.

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An act of violence was committed during the EuroLeague game between Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade on Friday. A Partizan supporter has been arrested by local authorities.

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During the fourth quarter, two fans of the visiting team kicked the fence of one of the fan sections of the Fernando Buesa Arena and several seats, some of them being seriously damaged, El Correo reports.

The local security took action and tried to take the two fans away. During the conflict between the two sides, one of the fans suddenly approached one of the security guards who was trying to manage the situation and kissed her on two occasions, El Correo writes.

Two Basque police officers - ertzainas - took the offender to the local Portal de Foronda police station. The person was brought to court on Saturday.

Additionally, multiple fans tried to access the venue before the gates officially opened, as they tried to enter the arena using the entrances dedicated to team staff and players. After the game, Chima Moneke, who hit the game-winning free throws, received racial abuse online from Serbian fans.

Following the incidents, Baskonia released an official statement condemning the actions of Partizan fans:

Saski Baskonia expresses his firm rejection of the incidents carried out by Partizan fans during yesterday's EuroLeague match at the Buesa Arena.

The action of the security forces was immediate, taking the appropriate measures against the violent ones.

We express our full support for the attacked person and reiterate our condemnation of all types of violence.

These types of attitudes have no place in sports or in any area of ​​life.

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