Two Chelsea fans have been attacked in Greece
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Lucia Binding20 September 2018
Two Chelsea fans have been injured in an attack allegedly by local fans ahead of a Europa League match at PAOK Thessaloniki, Greek authorities have said.
The Englishmen were beaten by three assailants in central Thessaloniki, a port city on the Thermaic Gulf, shortly before dawn, police said.
An ambulance crew provided first aid but the men refused to be taken to the hospital for their injuries.
The attackers escaped and police said the Chelsea fans did not wish to press charges.
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PAOK host Chelsea later on Thursday.
Last month, a Burnley fan was stabbed and four others were injured when they were attacked ahead of a Europa League qualifier against Olympiakos in Greece.
