On Thursday, 105 soccer fans in Greece were ordered to be detained pending trial following a fatal clash that occurred outside a stadium in Athens. The clash occurred between rival fans of the two teams, AEK Athens and Olympiakos, and resulted in the death of one fan and the injury of several others.
The incident occurred after the match between the two teams had ended. According to reports, the fight broke out between the two groups of fans outside the stadium and quickly escalated into a violent altercation. Witnesses reported that the fighting involved knives, sticks, and other weapons.
In response to the incident, Greek police have arrested 105 fans from both sides and are holding them in custody pending trial. The police have also launched an investigation into the incident and are searching for additional suspects.
The incident has sparked outrage among many in Greece, with some calling for stricter security measures at soccer matches. Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has condemned the violence and called for an end to such incidents. He has also urged the police to take all necessary steps to ensure public safety at future matches.
This is not the first time that violence has broken out between fans of rival teams in Greece. In 2012, a similar incident occurred between fans of PAOK and Panathinaikos, resulting in dozens of injuries and arrests.
It is clear that more needs to be done to ensure public safety at soccer matches in Greece. The government must take steps to ensure that such violent incidents do not occur again in the future. Only then can soccer fans enjoy their matches without fear of violence or injury.
