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Patriarch Bartholomew tours AEK’s OPAP Arena – A historic visit honoring sports and tradition
“Remember that the Patriarch will always be by your side. Long live AEK!” the Ecumenical Patriarch declared at a dinner held in his honor – See photos below.
On Friday evening, Nea Filadelfia welcomed Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, who attended the dedication ceremony (Thyranoixia) of the chapel built in memory of Michalis Katsouris.
Restrictions for Europa Conference League final announced
Police in Athens have announced restrictions for the Europa Conference League final between Olympiacos and Italian side Fiorentina that will be played at the OPAP Arena in Nea Filadelfia next Wednesday.
Under the restrictions, each fan base will have designated meeting points, from where they will proceed to the stadium and pass through checkpoints on the way.
Olympiacos: “Greek tragedy for Aston Villa” the English write – Olympiacos fans: “Bring us the Cup” (videos)
Olympiacos will face Fiorentina at the “OPAP Arena” in Nea Filadelfeia on May 29th
Prolific Greece trounces Kazakhstan, sets up final with Georgia
Greece has got one final hurdle to clear on its way to Euro 2024, after thrashing Kazakhstan on Thursday with a 5-0 score in Athens.
The Greek national team has advanced to the final of its division in the UEFA Nations League and must beat Georgia away in five days' time to qualify to this summer's finals in Germany.
Release pending for 20 Croatian fans involved in fatal hooligan clashes
Twenty Croatian fans, previously detained in connection with the violent clashes outside the OPAP Arena in Nea Filadelfia that resulted in the death of AEK Athens fan Michalis Katsouris on the eve of a soccer match against Dinamo Zagreb in August, are set to be released from custody.
Plea hearings begin over fatal hooligan clashes
The three investigators handling the case of the bloody incidents outside the OPAP Arena in Nea Filadelfia that led to the death of AEK Athens fan Michalis Katsouris on the eve of a soccer match against Dinamo Zagreb in August started hearing the additional pleas of the 105 detained defendants on Monday.
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Funeral held for fan killed in Athens attack. UEFA President Ceferin to meet Greek PM
A funeral service was held Friday for a Greek soccer fan killed in an attack led by Croatian supporters that has rattled European sporting officials.
Police responds to criticism over deadly soccer fan clash
Greece's police force, ELAS, on Tuesday responded to criticism in the wake of a violent clash between dozens of soccer fans in Athens that resulted in the death of a young man, a week before the capital is set to host the UEFA Super Cup final.