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Greek Super League Match Halted After Firework Hits Player

Panathinaikos player Juankar injured by firework launched from Olympiakos' home stand; game history includes repeated violence and crowd trouble.

  • The Greek Super League match between Panathinaikos and Olympiakos was abandoned after a firework hit Panathinaikos player Juan 'Juankar' Carlos as he was warming up on the sidelines.
  • The game, which was tied at 1-1, was being played at Olympiakos' home stadium at the time of the incident.
  • Following the incident, Juankar was taken off the field on a stretcher due to the injuries he sustained, which included hearing loss.
  • Match events between these two major Greek teams have had a history of violence, with a match in 2019 abandoned after Panathinaikos fans attacked Olympiakos players and fought with police.
  • The outcome of the match will now be determined in court as the Greek Super League and Greek Football Federation have yet to comment on the situation.
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