Football
Kilos of Rotten Fish, a Pistol, and Seas of Fireworks: In This Fiery Football City, Xavi Gets His Real Trial by Fire
Over 100,000 Greeks attempted to secure tickets for Thursday's Nations League match against the Netherlands in Thessaloniki, driven by strong national team performance and the city's intense football culture. Former PAOK player Hedwiges Maduro describes the Toumba stadium's fanatical atmosphere, citing historical incidents like fans throwing rotten fish and chairman Ivan Savvidis entering the pitch with a pistol, which reflect deep-seated rivalries and controversies in Greek football.
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