On this day, August 7: Michalis Katsouris falls dead in the events in New Philadelphia

Today marks one year since the day Michalis Katsouris was killed following episodes of fan violence, which shocked Greek society and highlighted the serious problem of hooliganism. On August 7, 2023, ahead of the match between AEK and Dinamo Zagreb, the streets of New Philadelphia turned into a battlefield, as Dinamo hooligans attacked violently, resulting in the injury of several people and the death of Michalis Katsouri. The blow he received with a knife was made in the arm of his hand which hit an artery resulting in uncontrollable bleeding and his death. The Greek Police were asked to answer questions such as how the fans of the Croatian team managed to travel 1,500 km without being checked or stopped by anyone and how they were so organized, while concerns were also expressed about the handling of the crime scene. The then Minister of Citizen Protection, Yiannis Oikonomou, ordered a Sworn Administrative Examination (SOR) and removed the senior officers from their positions […]
Source: News Beast

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