Violent Incident During Youth Football Match
February 7, 2026
On Saturday, during a youth football match between Aris and Apollon, an incident occurred that escalated into violence. The coach of Aris was seriously injured and diagnosed with a broken collarbone. A father, alleged to have attacked the coach, was arrested by the police. The Cyprus Football Association condemned the violence and stated that they are investigating the incident. They call for respect and responsibility from all participants in sports.