Sunday, January 31, 2016

Greek Soccer Players Sat Down During A Match To Protest Refugee Deaths

AEL Larissa and Acharnaikos players sat for two minutes on Friday in a call for authorities to protect refugees — particularly children — crossing the Aegean Sea.

Soccer players in Greece sat down for two minutes during a match Friday to protest the plight of refugees crossing the Aegean Sea.

Soccer players in Greece sat down for two minutes during a match Friday to protest the plight of refugees crossing the Aegean Sea.

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The two minutes of silence came in the beginning of the match between AEL Larissa and Acharnaikos in the city of Larissa, Reuters reported.

Every player on the pitch joined the protest, as well as coaches and substitutes on the sidelines.

Every player on the pitch joined the protest, as well as coaches and substitutes on the sidelines.

OTE TV / Via youtube.com

Meanwhile, stadium announcers said the protest was a call to action for European Union and Turkish authorities to protect refugees crossing the Aegean Sea.

Meanwhile, stadium announcers said the protest was a call to action for European Union and Turkish authorities to protect refugees crossing the Aegean Sea.

OTE TV / Via youtube.com


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