Almost 26 people injured as fans fight, Queretaro v Atlasat Mexican match
The Liga MX encounter between Queretaro and Atlas was abandoned after 63 minutes when fighting spilt onto the field at La Corregidora stadium. Some players attempted to calm fans down before they were sent to the locker room.
Three people were seriously injured, with 26 supporters taken to hospital.
"Even though there are no deaths, we cannot say this is not a tragedy," said Queretaro state governor Mauricio Kuri on Sunday.
He added that of the 26 people taken to hospital, three had been discharged, but "three are in a severe condition, ten are in a delicate state, and the other ten are not serious".
Visitors Atlas led 1-0 when the match was suspended.
Liga MX president Mikel Arriola said all Sunday's matches had been suspended "in solidarity with the people affected".
"Those responsible for the lack of the security at the stadium will be exemplarily punished," he wrote on Twitter.
"The safety of our players and fans is priority!"
Fifa called the violence "unacceptable and intolerable".
In a statement, world football's governing body added that it was: "Encouraging the local authorities to bring swift justice to those responsible. Our thoughts are with all those who suffered its consequences."
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