SHOCKING footage has emerged of Jiangsu Suning fans brutally attacking a defenceless supporter of rivals Shanghai Shenhua.
The violent videos circulating on Chinese social media show the man’s head being stamped on several times by the angry mob, having already been pelted with eggs, while people in the crowd film the assault on their phones.
The vicious beating took place outside Jiangsu's stadium before their FA Cup semi-final second leg against Shenhua.
It only ended when one Jiangsu fan appeared to take pity on the helpless man and called off the attack.
According to Chinese media, the victim managed to walk away from the attack but needed hospital treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
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Shenhua also complained about offensive banners displayed by Jiangsu fans during the clash.
Suning won the match to reach the final where they will play Guangzhou Evergrande.
The Chinese Super League gained an influx of star players last January and attracted more top talent in the summer.
President Xi Jinping is supporting plans to make his country a football superpower - which has resulted in millions of pounds being spent on transfer fees and wages.
The likes of Hulk, Alex Teixeira, Jackson Martinez, Ramires, Gervinho and Demba Ba have all made big-money moves to the Far East, following the example of Didier Drogba in 2012 when he signed for Shanghai.
Graziano Pelle signed from Southampton for Shandong Luneng in a £13million deal in July where he is set to earn over £260,000 a week.
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