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The Irish FA has confirmed it is in touch with the Greek authorities over Euro qualifier

Image: Northern Ireland are due to play in Piraeus later this month

The Irish FA is monitoring the situation in Greece ahead of Northern Ireland's European Qualifier in Piraeus on October 14.

It was confirmed earlier this week that all professional Greek domestic sport matches have been postponed this weekend in memory of a supporter who died following stadium violence at a third division match in Crete last month.

Ethnikos Piraeus fan Kostas Katsoulis died in hospital of a brain haemorrhage two weeks after suffering severe head injuries following a clash with Irodotos fans on September 15.

And four people have been charged with attempted murder following the incident.

The Irish FA told Sky Sports: “The Irish Football Association is aware of a serious incident occurring in a domestic football fixture recently in Greece. 

“We are presently liaising with the Greek football authorities and seeking advice from the British Embassy in Athens. 

“The safety of our players, staff and supporters is paramount to us and we will issue further advice and guidance prior to the fixture.”

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