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The UEFA Champions Organization qualifier in between AEK Athens and also Dinamo Zagreb slated for Tuesday has actually been delayed after a follower was stabbed and also eliminated in Greece. A 29-year-old Athens advocate passed away after clashes in between both collections of followers outside Agia Sophia Arena on Monday night.
According to cops, 8 others entailed were hurt with 98 apprehensions made in total amount– this in spite of UEFA outlawing away fans for both legs of the 3rd round qualifier because of protection worries. European football’s regulating body clarified the demand to hold off the video game which was made a decision after getting in touch with the regional authorities.
” UEFA deplores in the best feasible terms the dreadful events that occurred in Athens last evening and also led to the loss of a life,” reviewed a main declaration. “While sharing our inmost compassion to the family members of the target, to AEK Athens FC and also its followers, we would love to state that physical violence has no area in our sporting activity and also we anticipate that those in charge of this awful act be jailed and also consigned to justice in the fastest hold-up.”
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