Teargas used against fans
2007-05-23 21:14
Athens - Greek police in riot gear fired
teargas at about 100 fans trying to storm a shut stadium gate
shortly before the Champions League final between Liverpool and
AC Milan on Wednesday, a Reuters eyewitness said.
The fans, mostly British, who did not have tickets,
attempted to break down the stadium gate but Greek police pushed
them back with batons and several rounds of teargas.
There were no immediate injuries or arrests.
More than 50 000 English and Italian fans have arrived in
Athens for the final, many of them without tickets. Black-market
prices had soared to more than 5 000 euros ($6 727) for a ticket.
- Reuters