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Goalkeeper under police protection after reporting a bribery attempt

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Greek professional footballer Marios Siampanis. [photo courtesy]

Aris Thessaloniki goalie Marios Siampanis has been placed under 24-hour police protection after reporting a bribery attempt, Greek media reported on Tuesday.

Reports said that four policemen have been assigned to guard the 21-year-old player after numerous threats against him on social media.

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