Greek soccer fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games after the death of a police officer

Greek authorities have launched a ban on paper tickets at all league soccer matches. The move is part of an effort to crack down on the violence that has plagued the sport for decades. Fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games, which will be required by the state.

Greek authorities have launched a ban on paper tickets at all league soccer matches. The move is part of an effort to crack down on the violence that has plagued the sport for decades. Fans will need a state-issued QR code to attend games, which will be required by the state.

A Greek police officer was killed by a flare during a soccer fan riot in December. The government has mandated that all tickets will now be government-issued QR codes. A police officer died after being hit by flare in December during a riot in Greece's capital, Athens.