“In these difficult moments, together with all Greeks, I extend my sincerest condolences to the families of the victims and to the PAOK community,” Mitsotakis added. “We all share the hope that the injured will recover quickly. Our thoughts are with them.”
PAOK was in direct communication with the government, coordinating support for families and injured fans, and sending club representatives to Romania.
PAOK president Ivan Savvidis called it “an unspeakable tragedy,” adding that “I am devastated by the unjust loss of young people, fans of our beloved team, who traveled to stand by our PAOK.
“I mourn with the families and millions of our compatriots,” Savvidis said.
Also, supporters’ associations for rival clubs Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Aris, and others issued messages of unity and condolences.
The game in France is scheduled for Thursday.
In a statement, Lyon expressed its “sincere condolences” to PAOK and said a tribute would be held during Thursday's match at Groupama Stadium.
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