ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Seven fans of Greek soccer club PAOK have died in a minibus accident in Romania. europe league The Greek government announced the match in Lyon on Tuesday.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said he was “deeply disturbed to hear of the tragic accident that claimed the lives of seven young compatriots in Romania.” “The Greek government and embassies are working closely with local authorities and providing all forms of assistance.
“Along with all Greeks, we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and the PAOK community at this difficult time,” Mitsotakis added. “We all share the hope that the injured will make a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with them.”
PAOK has been in direct contact with the government to coordinate support for the families and injured fans and has sent club representatives to Romania.
PAOK President Ivan Savvidis called this an “unspeakable tragedy”, adding: “We are devastated by the unjust loss of young people, fans of our beloved team, who traveled to support PAOK.”
“My condolences are with his family and millions of his fellow citizens,” Savvidis said.
The supporters associations of rival clubs Olympiakos, Panathinaikos and Aris also issued messages of solidarity and condolences.
The match in France is scheduled for Thursday.
Lyon expressed its “deepest condolences” to PAOK in a statement and said a memorial service would be held during Thursday’s match at Groupama Stadium.
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