Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Sports Staff

Ajax fans left injured in Athens after explosion and police clashes before Champions League game

Flames from a missile rage close to Ajax supporters ( AFP/Getty Images )

Violent clashes broke out inside Greece's Olympic Stadium ahead of a Champions League match between AEK Athens and Ajax on Tuesday night. 

Home fans reportedly threw flares and a missile or petrol bomb which exploded close to the Ajax supporters. 

Police then intervened, confronting the visiting fans in further violent scenes. No arrests or injuries were immediately reported, although photos showed several supporters with blood on their face following the clashes.  

The incident followed incidents in parts of central Athens earlier on Tuesday, when rival Greek supporters were involved in the violence near the city's police headquarters. Traffic nearby came to a standstill after petrol bombs were hurled both at rival supporters and at police.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.