Posted on 11/27/2018 9:15:45 PM PST by BenLurkin
No arrests or injuries were immediately reported, but images showed supporters in the stands left bloodied and an explosion going off before the match began.
Police also clashed with mostly Greek fans in parts of central Athens earlier Tuesday and late Monday. Rival Greek supporters were involved in the violence near the city's police headquarters. Traffic was blocked after youths hurled petrol bombs at rival supporters and police.
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Ajax is considered a “Jewish” team which is why they tend to draw a lot of ire.
I was trying to figure out why anyone would set off ‘petrol bombs’ at a Sporting Event. I was closely looking for mention of something ‘Muslimy’, but didn’t see it.
Maybe these are the new Greeks doing this. They are mainly from North Africa. Oh! There we are. I found the possible Muslim angle. Greece has enough economic problems without this going on.
Ajax has been a pioneer team that has been the source of some beautiful football/soccer.
When the Nika riots come up, as they often do, I always think of The Singing Nun. Always.
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