As someone who actually spent time in Greece during my honeymoon (and, subsequently, during the heart of World Cup 2006) I can say with confidence that I might actually know the guys who did this. Greek football fans are a rare breed, and with the 'Champions of Europe' crown still on their heads from Portugal 2004 they think they have a right to get pissed when they get run over by the Turks. Note to Greecian footy fans: your team=not good at all. This story is a must read by the way:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/soccer/03/27/bc.soc.greece.earbitten.ap/index.html
MAN'S EAR BITTEN OFF IN GREEK SOCCER BRAWL
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Four men have been arrested on the island of Crete after part of a man's ear was bitten off during a brawl after Greece's 4-1 loss to Turkey in a European Championship qualifier.
The incident occurred Saturday near the town of Ierapetra during a fight between Bulgarian workers and local Greek men who had been watching the match on television, police said Tuesday.
Local businessman Dimitris Tsimbibakis was hospitalized after a man bit his ear. He told authorities he had intervened to try and break up the fight but was beaten by four Bulgarian men.
The fight apparently started after the Bulgarian men cheered Turkey's goals.
Greece travels to Malta on Thursday, while Turkey hosts Norway in Group C
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