A Champions League qualifier between Aek Athens vs Dinamo Zagreb has been postponed after a fan was stabbed to death.
The match will be played on either August 18 or 19 with the Croatia leg on August 15 set to go ahead as planned.
UEFA and Dinamo have both condemned the violent clashes between the club’s supporters.
The Greek supporter died after a brawl between rival fans outside AEK’s Agia Sophia Stadium on Monday evening.
Greek police said:
“Serious incidents took place outside the Nea Filadelfia stadium.
“A young Greek man was stabbed to death.”
An investigation has been opened after more than 100 hooligans were let loose in Athens.
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Dinamo have publicly condemned the attack.
“GNK Dinamo strongly condemns the riots that took place last night in Athens,” a statement on their website said.
“Such events are not in line with the values and ethics we promote as a club and community.
“We express our deep concern over this incident. GNK Dinamo would like to express its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.”
UEFA have also made a statement, condemning the violence on the streets.
“UEFA deplores in the strongest possible terms the appalling incidents that took place in Athens last night and resulted in the loss of a life.”
“While expressing our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim, to AEK Athens FC and its fans,
we would like to reiterate that violence has no place in our sport and we expect that those responsible for this terrible act be arrested and consigned to justice in the shortest delay.”
