A Champions League qualifier has been suspended after a fan was stabbed to death.
AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb were due to face off in the first leg of their third qualifying round tie on Tuesday evening.
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This image of Dinamo Zagreb fans was taken back in 2022 during a game against SevillaGetty
But the Champions League match, which was set to take place in the Greek capital, has now been suspended following the tragic passing of an AEK supporter.
The 22-year-old fan was stabbed several times “outside AEK’s football pitch in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday”.
He was hospitalised overnight, but has now passed away as a result of his injuries.
According to TV channel ERT, a child was also hit in the head by a rock.
It came after clashes between the two sets of supporters on a night of chaos in the city.
Following Zagreb’s training session, both sides reportedly hurled flares, makeshift explosives and stones.
As per Euronews, 96 arrests have been made – with eight people suffering injuries [three Greeks and five Croats].
Greek police said: “Serious incidents took place outside the Nea Filadelfia stadium.
“A young Greek man was stabbed to death.”
Greek news agency Ana has reported that an investigation has been opened – with 100 Croatian hooligans said to have been present in Athens.
Those who were arrested are set to be heard by the prosecutor on Tuesday.