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Sivasspor football tragedy commemoration
Overview
Sivasspor officials and former players held a memorial service to mark the 59th anniversary of a 1967 tragedy in Kayseri. During a match between Kayserispor and Sivasspor, violent events in the stands led to the deaths of 43 supporters.
A delegation visited the Yukarı Tekke Cemetery to pray at the graves of the deceased fans and former club president Osman Seçilmiş. Former player Selahattin Elbay described the incident as a “black stain on the history of world football,” emphasizing the need for sportsmanship and the prevention of violence in sports.
Entities
Tempi · Ahmet Fatih Korkmaz · Selahattin Elbay · Angelos Anastasiadis · İsmet Taşdemir
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Six PAOK supporters died in a road accident in Tempi on October 4, 1999.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The accident occurred when a bus carrying PAOK fans collided with a truck near the Tempi tolls.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A total of seven people died in the collision between the bus and a truck.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] An annual memorial service for the victims will be held at the Tempi monument on October 4 at 11:00 AM.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Banners featuring the names of the deceased fans will be displayed during a PAOK match against Kalamata on October 12.
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 11 sourcesPAOK community honors six fans lost in Tempi tragedy 27 years later
PAOK fans and football officials held a memorial service in Tempi to mark the 27th anniversary of the 1999 tragedy that killed six young supporters.
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[SPORTS] 6 sourcesSivasspor commemorates 43 fans lost in 1967 Kayseri tragedy
Sivasspor officials and former players visited graves to commemorate the 43 fans killed during a 1967 football match in Kayseri, calling for continued sportsmanship and an end to violence.
Sources
bursahakimiyet.com.tr · e-radio.gr · filathlos.gr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazzetta.gr · giafkasports.com · inpaok.com · karsmanset.com · mersinhaber.com · metrosport.gr · paok24.com · paokfc.gr · press-gr.com · safakgazete.com · seleo.gr · sondakika.com · sportal.gr