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Story summary
- A German fan was assaulted in Toronto after waving a rainbow fan during Germany’s 2-1 win over Côte d’Ivoire.
- Five men, one in a Scotland jersey, shouted homophobic slurs before beating the fan.
- Bouncers offered little assistance to the victim.
- Police arrived about 20 minutes later after the attackers fled.
- He required X-rays, cheek stitches and a torn jersey, costing $5,000, and posted a bloodied-face photo on Instagram.
