Friday, March 30, 2007

No Soccer In Greece Until April 13th Because Of Olympiakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos Clash

All team sports in Greece, including soccer have been suspended for fifteen days. Supporter clashes are the reason for this decision that the Greek government took. Thursday evening a supporter died after fights between fans of competing clubs Olympiakos Piraeus and Panathinaikos; six others were wounded, one seriously. The police arrested thirteen supporters. The fighting took place at a volleyball game between the two club. Olympiakos and Panathinaikos are the largest associations of Greece. A spokesman for the government explained that team sports will be allowed again after April 13 in Greece

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