Police investigate football rivalry motive after teen killed in Athens midnight stabbing

World football violenceGreecemurderTop News Police investigate football rivalry motive after teen killed in Athens midnight stabbing Kallithea Epithesi Maxairi 4 1024x683 Relevant News How much cheaper is fuel in Cyprus now compared to the Iran war peak? 25 June 2026 Police investigate football rivalry motive after teen killed in Athens midnight stabbing 25 June 2026 Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds 25 June 2026 newsroom 25 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A 17-year-old died after being stabbed in the chest during a violent brawl in the Athens suburb of Kallithea shortly before midnight, with a suspect arrested shortly afterwards, according to Greek media reports. The incident took place at Megaloupoleos Street, where around ten people are reported to have been involved in a fight. Greek authorities attributed the motive to football rivalry. A key witness told officers from the anti-crime unit that the victim’s group had been in Kallithea square when a car pulled up, occupants got out, and a violent brawl broke out involving knives and screwdrivers. An ambulance transported the teenager to hospital in serious condition. He died later from his wounds despite the efforts of doctors. A knife, a T-shirt, and a screwdriver were found at the scene and are being examined. Those involved are believed to have known each other, and officers from the Sub-Directorate for Sports Violence are investigating their backgrounds. Security teams collected statements from eyewitnesses and are searching for CCTV footage from the area to identify those responsible. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News How much cheaper is fuel in Cyprus now compared to the Iran war peak? Strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 32 and injuring hundreds Have Cyprus ever come close to qualifying for a major football tournament? Organised crime is already watching us, says justice minister as he sets out anti-graft priorities Hot Thursday ahead with 37°C inland, strong coastal winds and fog overnight Nicosia hosts inaugural International Academy of Young Composers with free concerts from 26 June Anastasiades’s dribble Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.