ATHENS, Aug 8 (Reuters) - A 22-year-old fan died on Tuesday after being seriously injured in violence among fans of AEK Athens and Dinamo Zagreb soccer clubs in Athens, semi-state Athens News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The man was stabbed several times in clashes among fans of both clubs outside AEK's football pitch in Nea Philadelphia late on Monday, a police official said.
Police said 100 to 120 Dinamo Zagreb fans showed up late on Monday near the AEK stadium, and where AEK fans had gathered.
A UEFA Champions League qualifying-round match between AEK and visiting Dinamo Zagreb is scheduled to take place at AEK's stadium on Tuesday.
Greek soccer has been plagued by violence on and off the pitch and authorities have repeatedly promised to clean up the game.
Persons:
Angeliki Koutantou, Gerry Doyle
Organizations:
AEK Athens, Dinamo Zagreb, Athens News Agency, Police, AEK, UEFA Champions League, Thomson
Locations:
ATHENS, Athens, Nea Philadelphia, AEK's