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Dozens of Juventus Fans Arrested for Carrying Knives, More Ahead of Ajax Match

Juventus' preparations for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash at Ajax were marred after dozens of their fans were reportedly arrested in Amsterdam in the hours leading up to the game.

Ansa cited a report from De Telegraaf that said there were dozens of arrests in the city centre, while Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said via a Facebook live video there were "around 120" fans arrested (h/t Football Italia).

De Telegraaf noted some supporters arrested near the Johan Cruyff Arena were "in possession of knives, clubs, pepper spray and flares.