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Bomb damages Panathinaikos fan club in Greece

The Columbian
Published: January 29, 2012, 4:00pm

PATRAS, Greece (AP) — Police say an improvised explosive device has exploded outside a fan club for Greek soccer team Panathinaikos, causing extensive damage but no injuries.

A police statement Monday said the pre-dawn explosion in the southern city of Patras smashed windows in surrounding homes and shops and severely damaged five parked cars.

Police are investigating the possible involvement of rival fans.

Panathinaikos currently leads the Greek league.

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