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Panathiakos vs. Olympiakos Postponed Due to Fan Violence

A Greek Super League fixture between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos was postponed on Saturday evening after riots erupted as the home fans clashed with police prior to kick-off.

Demetris Nellas of the Associated Press (h/t Greek outlet the Olympian) reported that violence between the authorities and police caused the game to be suspended after referee Andreas Pappas "decided the conditions were unsafe." A statement from Panathinaikos chairman Yiannis Alafouzos read: "I intend to submit my resignation. I will propose to the board to consider whether Panathinaikos should continue to participate in the league.