BILBAO, Spain, May 21 -- Clashes between fans of Tottenham and Manchester United have been reported ahead of the Europa League final in Spain on Wednesday.

Confrontations took place in the center of Bilbao and in some nearby cities where many of the supporters were staying to avoid overpriced accommodation in the host city, AP reports.

More than 50,000 English fans were expected in the Basque Country city of Bilbao, according to local officials.

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There were no reports of serious injuries in the confrontations, which happened mostly overnight as fans arrived.

Images reproduced by Spanish media showed the supporters clashing on the streets of Bilbao, with some throwin...