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Greek police arrest five Croatians allegedly involved in deadly soccer violence

Police in Greece have arrested five Croatian nationals allegedly involved in deadly soccer fan violence, apprehending them as they attempted to flee the country.

The arrests were announced Wednesday, a day after a 29-year-old Greek fan was stabbed to death outside AEK Athens' stadium, prompting the cancellation of a Champions League qualifier against Dinamo Zagreb.

Seven Croat suspects arrested attempting to flee Greece

Seven Croatian nationals have been apprehended by the police at the Evzones border crossing.

The suspects were allegedly attempting to exit Greece in the aftermath of the violent clashes between supporters of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb soccer clubs on Monday which led to the death of a 29-year-old man.

Police reportedly discovered knives and bats inside their van.

Investigation under way into police response to deadly hooligan clash in Athens

Investigations are under way to determine how an estimated 100-120 Croatian hooligans traveling on buses and in cars made their way to Athens from Zagreb on Monday and engaged in deadly clashes with local soccer fans despite a ban on supporters traveling to Greece for a match between Dinamo Zagreb and home team AEK on Tuesday.

Basketball legend honored at friendly game

The legend of Greek basketball, Nikos Galis, received a standing ovation from thousands of fans in the Athens Olympics Stadium complex (OAKA) in northern Athens.

Before the start of the friendly match between Greece and Slovenia, Nikos Galis' jersey with the number 4 was raised up high above the court.

Runners-upat water polo

Greece lost in a penalty shoot-out to Hungary at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, on Saturday to settle for the silver medal, its first ever in the men's water polo competition.

After a very tight final that ended 10-10, the Hungarians prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out to earn their fourth world title.

Water polo: Shoot-out heartbreak for Greece in Fukuoka’s final

Greece lost in the penalty shoot-out to Hungary at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan on Saturday to settle for the silver medal, its first ever in the men's water polo competition.

After a very tight final that ended 10-10, the Greeks lost 4-3 in the shoot-out.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo is staying with Bucks

Forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the older brother of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, is staying with the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks announced Friday they have re-signed Antetokounmpo, who will be playing alongside his brother in Milwaukee for a fifth season.

Water polo team makes the final

Greece's national team face will face Hungary on Saturday in the final of the men's water polo tournament at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, after beating Serbia 13-7 in the semifinal on Thursday.

Hungary edged out Spain 12-11 later on Thursday. The two finalists are the first to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris.

Dominant Serbia reaches the semi-finals of the EuroBasket!

Nenad Stefanovi's team played a great quarterfinal match against Israel in a full "Cair" hall and celebrated their triumph with a score of 83:65.
In two days, the Eagles will play for a place in the finals against the German team, which defeated Greece earlier in the day with a score of 78:70.
France and Spain will meet in the second semi-final.

Serbia lose to Greece in water polo world cup semi-finals

FUKUOKA - The Serbia men's national water polo team lost to Greece 13-7 (3-2, 3-0, 3-3, 4-2) in the 2023 FINA Water Polo World Cup semi-finals in Fukuoka on Thursday.

Konstantinos Kakaris and Stylianos Argyropoulos led the scoring for Greece with three goals each.

Nikola Jaksic and Strahinja Pavlovic excelled for Serbia with two goals each.