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

BuzzFeed | February 1, 2016

Related Topics: Greece, Refugee, European Union, Turkey, Aegean Sea

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

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

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

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

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

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