A Greek dies after clashes with Croatian fans in Athens

UEFA has postponed the match after the altercations that have left 8 injured and 98 arrested.

A man loses his life in violent clashes between Greek and Croatian fans in Athens. The altercations ended with 8 injured and 98 detainees, 92 of them Croats, according to the local Police.

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The brawl took place before the qualifying match between AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb for the UEFA Champions League.

AEK Athens has paid tribute on its social networks to the 29-year-old fan who lost his life in hospital after receiving several stab wounds.

UEFA has also offered its condolences to the family of the deceased. In addition, it has reported through a statement that the match between the two clubs has been postponed until the end of next week.

Five Croats and three Greeks remain out of danger in the hospital, the spokeswoman said.

Despite the ban on the transfer of fans from Croatia to Greece, between 100 and 120 Dinamo Zagreb ultras arrived in Athens in various private cars.

According to local media, it was the Croatian supporters who attacked the Greek fans near the stadium.

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