Greek authorities order 105 soccer fans to be detained pending trial after fatal clash
1 year, 7 months ago

Greek authorities order 105 soccer fans to be detained pending trial after fatal clash

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 All 105 soccer fans suspected of being involved in extensive clashes in the Greek capital that ended in the death of a 29-year-old AEK Athens supporter have been ordered to be detained pending their trial, authorities said Sunday. Three examining magistrates and two prosecutors questioned the detained fans in batches — 30 on Friday, 40 on Saturday and 35 on Sunday — and decided each day whether to detain them pending trial. He died from a stab wound and 10 others were injured when scores of Croatian supporters wielding wooden clubs and metal bats attacked bystanders outside AEK’s Opap Arena last Monday, police said.

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Amsterdam court sentences five men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi football match
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Amsterdam court sentences five men over violence linked to Ajax-Maccabi football match

The Hindu  

An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday sentenced five men to up to six months in prison for violence that erupted around a UEFA Europa League football match between the Dutch club Ajax and Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. A series of violent incidents took place between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli football fans around the football match. The November 8 …

Amsterdam says Lazio fans not welcome for next Ajax Europa League home game
3 months, 3 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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3 months, 3 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 …

FSA criticise Greek police for use of ‘shields and tear gas’ as England fans asked to detail treatment
4 months, 1 week ago

FSA criticise Greek police for use of ‘shields and tear gas’ as England fans asked to detail treatment

The Independent  

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About 60 Lazio fans detained with weapons ahead of Europa League game in Hamburg
5 months, 3 weeks ago

About 60 Lazio fans detained with weapons ahead of Europa League game in Hamburg

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Germany — A group of about 60 Lazio fans were stopped by German authorities after attempting to avoid a police escort ahead of a Europa League game against Dynamo Kyiv and were found to be carrying knives, clubs and other weapons, police said Wednesday. Before a Champions League game against Bayern Munich in March, one Italian among about 100 …

Euro 2024: Police detains 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans
9 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 …

Police temporarily detain 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans at Euro 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

Police temporarily detain 8 after clash between Serbia and England fans at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany — Eight people were temporarily detained following a brawl between Serbia and England fans in Gelsenkirchen ahead of the teams’ opening European Championship match, police said Monday. Police said a group of Serbia fans was eating inside when a large group of England fans tried to get in. Seven Serbia supporters and one England fan were detained after …

Seven Serbia fans arrested ahead of Euro 2024 clash with England
9 months, 1 week ago

Seven Serbia fans arrested ahead of Euro 2024 clash with England

The Independent  

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Greece to allow fans at top league football matches with strict rules
1 year, 1 month 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
1 year, 2 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 …

In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Greek policeman severely injured in attack by fans during Athens volleyball match
1 year, 3 months 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 …

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, 3 months 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. …

35 more people charged in connection with fatal stabbing of young Greek football fan
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Police say 23 Fiorentina, West Ham football fans detained around Europa Conference League final
1 year, 9 months ago

Police say 23 Fiorentina, West Ham football fans detained around Europa Conference League final

The Hindu  

Czech police detained 23 West Ham and Fiorentina football fans for their behaviour in connection with the Europa Conference League final in Prague, authorities said Thursday. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said only that as far their numbers the Italians “won.” Police previously said Fiorentina fans attacked West Ham supporters in a bar in downtown Prague ahead of Wednesday’s final. Three …

Fearing violence, Greece keeps fans away from cup final
1 year, 11 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 …

Marseille fan faces attempted murder charge for crowd unrest
2 years, 5 months ago

Marseille fan faces attempted murder charge for crowd unrest

The Independent  

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Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder
3 years, 1 month 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
3 years, 1 month ago

Greece promises new rules for soccer fan clubs after murder

The Independent  

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Police raids Greek fan clubs after deadly attack
3 years, 1 month 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, …

Euro 2020: Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against England after Italy final
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020: Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against England after Italy final

The Independent  

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Three Olympiakos Players Face Fines for Partying During Coronavirus Lockdown
4 years, 4 months 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 …

The Latest: Young Boys surprised by fan limit at match
4 years, 5 months ago

The Latest: Young Boys surprised by fan limit at match

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Top FIFA, UEFA officials head to crisis-hit Greece
5 years, 1 month ago

Top FIFA, UEFA officials head to crisis-hit Greece

The Hindu  

Senior officials from FIFA and UEFA are scheduled to visit Athens on February 25 to help resolve a crisis affecting Greek football, the government said Tuesday UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin and FIFA vice president Greg Clarke “are expected to contribute to the consolidation of the framework so that we can reshape Greek football,” government spokesman Stelios Petsas said. Prime Minister …

UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Bulgarian police detain six people following racist abuse during England clash
5 years, 5 months ago

UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers: Bulgarian police detain six people following racist abuse during England clash

Firstpost  

Monkey chants and apparent Nazi salutes overshadowed England’s 6-0 win in Sofia on Monday, with the match halted twice during the first half due to the abuse. Sofia: Six Bulgarians have been detained over racist abuse at a Euro 2020 qualifier against England that sparked a storm of protest and led to the resignation of the country’s football chief, police …

Bulgaria vs England racism: Six men detained after racist abuse during Euro 2020 qualifier
5 years, 5 months ago

Bulgaria vs England racism: Six men detained after racist abuse during Euro 2020 qualifier

The Independent  

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Panathinaikos vs Olympiakos abandoned after fans clash with police
6 years ago

Panathinaikos vs Olympiakos abandoned after fans clash with police

The Independent  

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Panathinaikos fans attack Olympiakos players
6 years ago

Panathinaikos fans attack Olympiakos players

The Hindu  

Panathinaikos' Greek Super League derby match against visitor Olympiakos was abandoned on Sunday due to crowd disturbances, which included fans attempting to attack the away bench. Proceedings were initially interrupted after just five minutes, as a section of the home support approached the Olympiakos bench, before security managed to calm the fracas. Panathinaikos fans subsequently clashed with police, forcing them …

Celtic fans involved in violent clashes with Spanish police ahead of Europa League tie against Valencia
6 years, 1 month ago

Celtic fans involved in violent clashes with Spanish police ahead of Europa League tie against Valencia

The Independent  

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Olympiakos owner Vangelis Marinakis to face trial for accusations of corruption, match-fixing in Greek Super League
6 years, 5 months ago

Olympiakos owner Vangelis Marinakis to face trial for accusations of corruption, match-fixing in Greek Super League

Firstpost  

Several prominent personalities associated with the Greek Super League have been called to court over involvement in corruption, including Vangelis Marinakis of Olympiakos. Athens: Shipping magnate Vangelis Marinakis, the owner of Olympiakos, will face trial accused of corruption in Greek football, the Athens Court of Appeals decided Friday. Marinakis, former Greek football federation president Giorgos Sarris, and an ex-legal advisor …

UEFA punishes AS Roma, Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow over fan violence during Champions League, Europa League matches
6 years, 9 months ago

UEFA punishes AS Roma, Athletic Bilbao and Spartak Moscow over fan violence during Champions League, Europa League matches

Firstpost  

UEFA has punished Italian club AS Roma, Spain’s Athletic Bilbao and Russia’s Spartak Moscow for fan violence in the Champions League and Europa League, the ruling body said on Tuesday. Two Roma fans were arrested by police during the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Liverpool in April after a fan of the English team, Sean Cox, suffered serious injuries …

Panathinaikos Greek Cup win over PAOK marred by crowd trouble as both sets of fans throw flares at each other and clash with riot police
10 years, 10 months ago

Panathinaikos Greek Cup win over PAOK marred by crowd trouble as both sets of fans throw flares at each other and clash with riot police

Daily Mail  

Panathinaikos Greek Cup win over PAOK marred by crowd trouble as both sets of fans throw flares at each other and clash with riot police Panathinaikos Greek Cup triumph over PAOK was marred by crowd trouble as both sets of fans threw flares at each other and clashed with riot police inside the Athens Olympic Stadium. Sea of green joy: …

Polish police ready for more trouble at Euro 2012
12 years, 9 months ago

Polish police ready for more trouble at Euro 2012

India TV News  

Poland, Jun15: Nearly 20,000 Russians have tickets for their country's European Championship soccer match against Greece on Saturday, twice the number who saw the game with Poland that was marred by soccer hooligan violence earlier in the week. It was an encounter between two Slavic countries who were once bitter enemies.Scattered disturbances broke out across the city, with Polish hooligans …

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