In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months
1 year ago

In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — All top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, in the latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuries. This past weekend’s professional soccer matches were postponed following a series of violent incidents at matches and last week’s riot that occurred outside a volleyball game believed to be led by organized soccer fan groups. The security systems, including a network of high-resolution surveillance cameras inside stadiums, would have to adhere to standards set by soccer’s governing body in Europe, UEFA, Marinakis said. Olympiakos, under new Portuguese head coach Carlos Carvalhal, will face Serbia’s Backa Topola in the Europa League at home Thursday without fans as a result of the decision.

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UEFA hits Serbia with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour
1 week, 5 days ago

UEFA hits Serbia with partial stadium closures over supporter behaviour

The Hindu  

Serbia has been hit with partial stadium closures for two home matches and banned from selling tickets to their fans in two away ties over supporter behaviour in last month’s Nations League games against Switzerland and Denmark, UEFA said. Serbian fans displayed “racist and discriminatory” behaviour, caused damage to the stadium, threw objects and lit fireworks during a 1-1 draw …

Fan violence at soccer match in Germany leaves 79 people injured, including 10 police officers
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Fan violence at soccer match in Germany leaves 79 people injured, including 10 police officers

CNN  

CNN — Fan violence at a soccer match in Germany left 79 people injured on Saturday, local police said. Supporters of FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig clashed following the fourth-division match, which Jena won 5-0, in an episode of “disinhibited violence,” police said. The statement from Thuringia Police said some of the visiting Leipzig supporters threw pyrotechnics …

Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game
4 weeks ago

Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game

The Hindu  

The city of Amsterdam, still traumatised by violence between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, said on Tuesday no travelling fans would be allowed at Ajax Amsterdam’s Europa League home game, on December 12 against Italian side Lazio. Supporters of Israeli football team Maccabi Tel Aviv were attacked in the early hours of November 8 following a Europa League match …

Soccer-Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game
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4 weeks ago

Soccer-Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game

Hindustan Times  

AMSTERDAM - The city of Amsterdam, still traumatized by violence between Israeli soccer fans and pro-Palestinian protesters, said on Tuesday no travelling fans would be allowed at Ajax Amsterdam's Europa League home game, on Dec. 12, against Italian side Lazio. Soccer-Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game "Supporters of Lazio Rome are not welcome …

Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Paris tightens security for UEFA France-Israel football match after Amsterdam violence

Hindustan Times  

The Paris Police said 4,000 officers and 1,600 stadium staff will be deployed for the France-Israel football match to ensure security at the stadium and on public transportation, days after Israeli fans were allegedly assaulted in Amsterdam. On Sunday, Israel’s National Security Council warned its citizens abroad to steer clear of sports and cultural events, including the match in Paris …

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli soccer fans were attacked in Amsterdam. The violence was condemned as antisemitic

Associated Press  

AMSTERDAM — Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people, Dutch authorities said Friday. “And the police didn’t come to help us.” Another Israeli fan, Alyia Cohen, said upon arriving back in Israel that he would go back to Amsterdam for …

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam in violence condemned as antisemitic
Top News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam in violence condemned as antisemitic

LA Times  

In Amsterdam, police escort Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans to a metro station after pro-Palestinian supporters marched near the stadium Thursday. Israeli fans were assaulted after a soccer game in Amsterdam by hordes of young people apparently riled up by calls on social media to target Jewish people, Dutch authorities said Friday. “And the police didn’t come to help us.” …

England and Netherlands fans clash in Dortmund ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal game
5 months, 1 week ago

England and Netherlands fans clash in Dortmund ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal game

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Five people were injured in clashes between fans of England and the Netherlands ahead of the Euro 2024semifinal game between the two teams on Wednesday, police said. Around 100,000 Dutch soccer fans were in Dortmund — which is close to the Dutch border — before the game for a march to the stadium, as well as large …

Euro 2024: Police detains 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans
6 months, 1 week ago

Euro 2024: Police detains 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans

The Hindu  

Eight people were temporarily detained following a brawl between Serbia and England fans here in the city ahead of the two countries’ opening European Championship match, police said Monday. In what police described as the only notable clash, social media footage showed men throwing chairs at each other outside a restaurant festooned with Serbian flags. Police said a group of …

German police intervene to stem clashes between England and Serbia fans before Euro 2024 match
6 months, 1 week ago

German police intervene to stem clashes between England and Serbia fans before Euro 2024 match

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Riot police in Germany intervened to stop brawling soccer fans before Sunday’s match between Serbia and England at the European Championship soccer tournament. A Serbian fan told The Associated Press that a group of England fans had thrown glasses and stones at the area outside the restaurant where he and others were sitting together drinking beer. Gelsenkirchen …

Greece to allow fans at top league football matches with strict rules
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Greece to allow fans at top league football matches with strict rules

The Hindu  

Greece will allow its top league football matches to be played with fans from February 13, two months after top clubs were ordered to play behind closed doors following the severe injuring of a police officer in violence during a volleyball match. The government said on Wednesday that fans will be able to attend Greek Super League 1 matches once …

Cyprus police vow tougher screening of soccer fans in a renewed effort to clamp down on violence
11 months ago

Cyprus police vow tougher screening of soccer fans in a renewed effort to clamp down on violence

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — In a renewed bid to clamp down on violence at soccer games, police in Cyprus said Monday they will step up security screening of fans at stadium entrances, shutter team supporter clubs if necessary and call for matches to either be canceled or halted if safety is compromised. The announcement of the measures comes just three days …

Cyprus FA bans away team fans from all top flight matches until season’s end to quell violence
11 months ago

Cyprus FA bans away team fans from all top flight matches until season’s end to quell violence

Associated Press  

NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus’ soccer association on Friday banned away fans from all top-flight matches for the remainder of the season following a spate of violent incidents. The Cyprus FA said in a statement the ban also applies to all quarterfinal and semifinal cup matches, as well as for fans of the top eight second division teams. The ruling body …

Away fans face match ban in Cyprus after violence
11 months ago

Away fans face match ban in Cyprus after violence

The Hindu  

Football authorities in Cyprus announced a blanket ban on away spectators at games from January 26 after a spate of violence culminated in the serious injury of a footballer at a fixture on Tuesday. It applies to first and some second-division fixtures, as well as the quarter and semifinal Cup games, with only a small number of away team officials …

Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot police headquarters
1 year ago

Greek anti-terror squad investigates after a bomb was defused near riot police headquarters

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Greece’s antiterrorism squad is investigating after the national riot police headquarters was targeted Monday with a bomb that was defused before it could explode, as police union members protested increasing violence against officers in the force. The bomb had been left in a copse near the riot police headquarters outside the city center and close to a …

A look at violent incidents against referees around the world
1 year ago

A look at violent incidents against referees around the world

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Turkish Football Federation suspended all league games on Tuesday after the president of a first-division soccer club punched a referee in the face. Here is a look at other incidents of violence against referees in soccer and other sports around the world: ATTACKS IN SOUTH AMERICA Brazil’s sports court suspended the president of fourth-division club Sergipe for …

Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
1 year ago

Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — A Greek policeman was severely injured late Thursday when a mob of volleyball fans poured out of an Athens arena and attacked riot police outside. State ERT television said a flare shot by a rioter severed a thigh artery in the 30-year-old officer, who was reported in critical condition at a hospital. ERT said about 150 people …

Aston Villa makes official complaint to UEFA after Legia Warsaw violence
1 year ago

Aston Villa makes official complaint to UEFA after Legia Warsaw violence

The Hindu  

Aston Villa has made an official complaint to UEFA over the violent behaviour of Legia Warsaw fans prior to Thursday’s Europa Conference League clash. “Aston Villa can confirm it has lodged an official complaint with UEFA over the conduct of Legia Warsaw Football Club and the behaviour of their supporters prior to last night’s UEFA Europa Conference League match at …

UEFA are lining up a stadium ban after 'unacceptably violent' clashes with West Midlands police ahead of their game with Aston Villa... as they reveal they are investigating the trouble
1 year ago

UEFA are lining up a stadium ban after 'unacceptably violent' clashes with West Midlands police ahead of their game with Aston Villa... as they reveal they are investigating the trouble

Daily Mail  

We expected perfection from VAR - we haven't got it: Listen to It's All Kicking Off 46 Legia Warsaw fans were arrested and UEFA are investigating the incident Legia Warsaw are expected to be hit by a stadium ban by UEFA after Aston Villa launched an official complaint over the violence that blighted their Europa Conference League meeting on Thursday. …

We need to reclaim football
1 year, 3 months ago

We need to reclaim football

Al Jazeera  

Far-right infiltration is fuelling hatred and violence in the stands. Two billion people tuned in to watch the Women’s World Cup 2023, almost double its audience of four years ago – giving female footballers yet another argument in their fight for equal pay. For me and many other fans, the Women’s World Cup elevated football at a time when the …

Dinamo fans banned from European away games
1 year, 4 months ago

Dinamo fans banned from European away games

The Hindu  

Dinamo Zagreb fans will not be allowed to attend the club’s European away games this season after a Greek national was killed in clashes with AEK Athens supporters earlier this month, governing body UEFA said on Sunday. UEFA President Alexander Ceferin met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in Athens this week and urged European football to “eliminate the cancer” …

UEFA’s Ceferin calls on Europe to end “cancer” of football violence
1 year, 4 months ago

UEFA’s Ceferin calls on Europe to end “cancer” of football violence

The Hindu  

UEFA president Alexander Ceferin urged Europe on Wednesday to help eliminate hooliganism, which he called “the cancer of football”, days after a man was killed in clashes before a match between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb in Greece. RELATED: Champions League: AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb match postponed after fan dies in clashes “Violence and hooliganism are not only a …

35 more people charged in connection with fatal stabbing of young Greek football fan
1 year, 4 months ago

35 more people charged in connection with fatal stabbing of young Greek football fan

Hindustan Times  

Greek prosecutors on Sunday charged 35 more people in connection with the fatal stabbing of a young Greek football fan before a Champions League game, taking the total to face charges over the incident to 105. Football fans, most of them from Croatia, cover their faces while leaving the Athens Police Headquarters in Athens, on August 11, 2023, as they …

Greece authorities charge 40 following fatal stabbing of football fan ahead of Champions League game
1 year, 4 months ago

Greece authorities charge 40 following fatal stabbing of football fan ahead of Champions League game

Hindustan Times  

Greek prosecutors on Saturday filed charges against 40 individuals in connection with the tragic stabbing incident that claimed the life of a football supporter in Athens prior to a Champions League match. This fresh charges supplement the 30 filed on the previous day, marking the initiation of the investigation into the violent clashes that erupted between supporters of Croatia's Dinamo …

UEFA chief Ceferin to travel to Greece for talks with PM after deadly fan violence
1 year, 4 months ago

UEFA chief Ceferin to travel to Greece for talks with PM after deadly fan violence

The Hindu  

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will visit Greece next week to meet with the country’s Prime Minister in the wake of an attack in Athens by Croatian fans that left one man dead. Representatives of the country’s four major clubs — AEK Athens, Olympiakos, PAOK and Panathinaikos — as well as government sporting officials have been invited to attend the discussions, …

Arrests of five Croatian nationals in Greece after deadly football fan violence: Athens police takes action
1 year, 4 months ago

Arrests of five Croatian nationals in Greece after deadly football fan violence: Athens police takes action

The Hindu  

Police in Greece have arrested five Croatian nationals allegedly involved in deadly football fan violence, apprehending them as they attempted to flee the country. The arrests were announced on Wednesday, a day after a 29-year-old Greek fan was stabbed to death outside AEK Athens’ stadium, prompting the cancellation of a Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb. READ: Women’s World Cup …

Match Between AEK Athens vs Dinamo Zagreb Postponed After Fatal Stabbing of Fan
1 year, 4 months ago

Match Between AEK Athens vs Dinamo Zagreb Postponed After Fatal Stabbing of Fan

News 18  

UEFA has decided to postpone the match between Greek hosts AEK Athens and Croatian club, Dinamo Zagreb which was meant to be played on Tuesday. The brawl had broken out on Monday evening before the third round qualifying match between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb ahead of the Nea Filadelfeia stadium outside the Greek capital. Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic …

AEK Athens Supporter Dies After Being Fatally Stabbed Before Match Against Dinamo Zagreb
1 year, 4 months ago

AEK Athens Supporter Dies After Being Fatally Stabbed Before Match Against Dinamo Zagreb

News 18  

On the outskirts of Athens, a Greek football fan was stabbed to death during a violent brawl between supporters of rival clubs. According to the police, the 22-year-old man was taken to a hospital in Athens where he died The fight between fans broke out on Monday evening ahead of the UEFA Champions League third-round qualifying match between hosts AEK …

Fan killed in Greece during clashes between rival supporters. UEFA postpones Champions League game
1 year, 4 months ago

Fan killed in Greece during clashes between rival supporters. UEFA postpones Champions League game

Associated Press  

NEA PHILADELPHIA, Greece — A 29-year-old soccer fan was killed in fierce overnight clashes between rival supporters in the Greek capital, prompting European football governing body UEFA to postpone a Champions League qualifying game between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday. Eight fans were also injured in the extensive clashes outside AEK’s stadium in the northern suburb of …

Fan dies after clashes between rival supporters, UEFA postpones AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb Champions League qualifier
1 year, 4 months ago

Fan dies after clashes between rival supporters, UEFA postpones AEK Athens v Dinamo Zagreb Champions League qualifier

The Hindu  

A 29-year-old Greek fan has died after overnight clashes between rival supporters in Athens, with European governing soccer body UEFA announcing it has postponed a Champions League qualifying game scheduled for Tuesday because of the violence. After the fan’s death, Greek authorities had requested that all supporters should be excluded from the match between AEK Athens and Croatia’s Dinamo Zagreb …

UEFA postpones AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb match after fan killed in brawl
1 year, 4 months ago

UEFA postpones AEK Athens-Dinamo Zagreb match after fan killed in brawl

Al Jazeera  

Dozens arrested, several injured in violent clashes between supporters of rival sides outside AEK’s stadium ahead of Champions League qualifying match. Police said nearly 100 people were arrested after the violent clashes, which led European football’s governing body, UEFA, to postpone the Champions League qualifying third-round, first-leg match between the two sides that was due to be played on Tuesday …

Fearing violence, Greece keeps fans away from cup final
1 year, 8 months ago

Fearing violence, Greece keeps fans away from cup final

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — The Greek Cup final will be held without regular supporters after the country’s soccer federation failed to find a venue abroad to avoid fan violence. Next month’s final between AEK Athens and PAOK will be held in the central city of Volos with a reduced number spectators attending by invitation only, Greek Football Federation deputy director Stergios …

Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster
2 years, 2 months ago

Indonesia police chief, others removed over soccer disaster

Associated Press  

MALANG, Indonesia — An Indonesian police chief and nine elite officers were removed from their posts Monday and 18 others were being investigated for responsibility in the firing of tear gas inside a soccer stadium that set off a stampede, killing at least 125 people, officials said. National Police spokesperson Dedy Prasetyo said Malang police chief Ferli Hidayat had been …

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia
2 years, 2 months ago

At least 129 people killed after riot breaks out at football match in Indonesia

Hindustan Times  

At least 129 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after a crowd stampede during a riot, police said on Sunday, in what appears to be one of the world's worst stadium disasters. Football fans carry an injured man following clashes during a match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang, East Java, Indonesia After the …

Football fans riot in Hague neighborhood; Cop assaulted, one arrest
2 years, 3 months ago

Football fans riot in Hague neighborhood; Cop assaulted, one arrest

NL Times  

A police officer was assaulted in a clash with rioting football fans in Schliderswijk in The Hague on Thursday evening. The police arrested one man for assaulting the cop and not following police orders, a police spokesperson said to Omroep West. A few dozen football fans gathered at the intersection of Hoefkade and Vaillantlaan after the national football team of …

Violent Clashes in Tirana Before the Conference League Final
2 years, 6 months ago

Violent Clashes in Tirana Before the Conference League Final

News 18  

Violent clashes broke out in Tirana on Tuesday night ahead of the Conference League final between Roma and Feyenoord, as Dutch fans attacked a local man and injured 10 police officers, authorities said. Eight Feyenoord fans were arrested for battering an Albanian man with a chair when he showed his support for the Roma team, and he had to be …

Crowd violence mars Panathinaikos win in Greek Cup final
2 years, 7 months ago

Crowd violence mars Panathinaikos win in Greek Cup final

Associated Press  

ATHENS, Greece — Crowd violence and tear gas marred the Greek Cup final where Panathinaikos made a first-half penalty hold up to beat PAOK 1-0 on Saturday. Riot police forced them back using tear gas, and PAOK supporters threw flares at the retreating Panathinaikos fans. The final ended more than three hours beyond its scheduled starting time, and Panathinaikos had …

Crowd violence shuts Greece football supporters' clubs
2 years, 10 months ago

Crowd violence shuts Greece football supporters' clubs

The Hindu  

Football supporters’ clubs will be shut down in Greece for five months as part of a crackdown announced Monday, triggered by the murder of a 19-year-old who was stabbed and beaten to death by football hooligans in the northern city of Thessaloniki. The Feb. 1 murder of Thessaloniki resident Alkis Kambanos has shocked the city and football fans nationwide ‒ …

Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder
2 years, 10 months ago

Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder

The Hindu  

Authorities in Greece promised Monday to toughen rules governing football supporters’ associations in the wake of a fatal attack last week on a 19-year-old man who was stabbed and severely beaten by a gang of youths in the northern city of Thessaloniki. It is our duty to society and especially to the younger generation, but also to our healthy sports …

Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder
2 years, 10 months ago

Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Authorities in Greece promised Monday …

Police raids Greek fan clubs after deadly attack
2 years, 10 months ago

Police raids Greek fan clubs after deadly attack

The Hindu  

Police raided multiple football supporters’ clubs in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki late on Thursday in the wake of an attack linked to violent fan rivalry that left a 19-year-old man dead. “How can we let our streets, parks, and squares become the stage for violence between rival gangs, endangering the safety of our citizens?” Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, …

Albania Football Association detests fan violence, blames Polish for provoking
3 years, 2 months ago

Albania Football Association detests fan violence, blames Polish for provoking

The Hindu  

Albania’s football federation on Thursday deplored the violent behaviour of Albanian fans and blamed Polish fans for provocation in their World Cup qualifying match this week. The game was suspended for around 20 minutes after Karol Świderski had just scored for Poland in the 77th minute and Albanian fans hurled water bottles at the celebrating Poles. A day later, FIFA …

Europa League: Marseille-Galatasaray match halted after rival fans clash
3 years, 2 months ago

Europa League: Marseille-Galatasaray match halted after rival fans clash

The Hindu  

The Europa League game between Marseille and Galatasaray was interrupted for about 10 minutes after rival fans threw flares and firecrackers at each other at Stade Velodrome on Thursday. The match finished 0-0 but pockets of rival fans were fighting inside the stadium more than 30 minutes after the final whistle. Despite an increased security presence and a buffer zone …

Police make arrests after French football rocked by series of violent incidents
3 years, 3 months ago

Police make arrests after French football rocked by series of violent incidents

Firstpost  

A bus carrying Bordeaux supporters to Wednesday’s game against Montpellier in southern France was attacked with stones as it drove from the airport, leaving 16 people with minor injuries. Paris: French police made arrests on Thursday and football authorities held an emergency meeting after a series of violent incidents involving supporters during midweek Ligue 1 matches. Jean-Michel Blanquer, France’s education …

Three Olympiakos Players Face Fines for Partying During Coronavirus Lockdown
4 years, 1 month ago

Three Olympiakos Players Face Fines for Partying During Coronavirus Lockdown

News 18  

Greek soccer club Olympiakos will fine three of its players for attending a hotel party in defiance of a nationwide lockdown, the team said Monday. The club said Ruben Semedo, Lazar Randelovic and Bruno Felipe would be fined the maximum amount allowed under Olymiakos regulations and that the money would be donated to the state-run health service. The players, the …

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