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Football Violence Claims Life in Evia; Five Arrested
11/5/2025
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- A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed on the Greek island of Evia on Tuesday.
- Two other people were injured in incidents linked to football violence.
- Police arrested five individuals, including the injured men.
- Authorities suspect the motives are tied to rival soccer teams.
- Police data show sports-related crimes rose from about 300 in 2020 to 700 annually, prompting concerns for UEFA and calls for stricter measures against hooliganism.
