A Sheffield Wednesday fan has been fined £300 and banned from football matches for three years after mocking the death of former Sheffield United player and Greek international George Baldock during the Steel City derby. The incident caused widespread distress, with the fan later expressing remorse and admitting the act was a "sick joke." Baldock, who played for Panathinaikos, tragically passed away in Athens in October.
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A new feud has erupted between AEK Athens and PAOK following a controversial penalty decision and violent altercations outside the Nea Filadelfia stadium. PAOK was fined €50,000 for "serious violence" after a chaotic scene involving players and officials, but many feel the punishment was too lenient. AEK has strongly criticized the decision, calling for further investigation and accountability, while PAOK accused AEK of inflaming the situation. The dispute has reignited tensions between the two clubs, adding to their already intense rivalry.
Nottingham Forest owner and Greek shipping magnate Evangelos Marinakis is embroiled in a £2.1m libel suit against Irini Karipidis, owner of the Greek football club Aris, over an alleged “smear campaign” which, Marinakis claims, involved “false” accusations of match-fixing and other criminal activities.
Panathinaikos will host Chelsea tonight at OAKA in a highly anticipated UEFA Conference League match, marking the Greens' return to European competition. With a packed stadium expected, Diego Alonso’s team seeks to build on their recent victory over OFI, despite missing key players due to injuries. Chelsea aims to rebound from a defeat to Liverpool and secure a crucial win in Athens.
Ivan Jovanovic, newly appointed manager of Greece’s national team, marked his debut with a decisive 2-0 victory over Finland, while adeptly avoiding the anthem-related controversies that plagued his predecessor. Born in Serbia but deeply rooted in Greece, Jovanovic’s seamless integration into Greek football was highlighted by his fluent rendition of the national anthem and his effective media interactions in Greek. With his extensive experience in Greek football and a squad largely unchanged from the previous regime, Jovanovic has reinvigorated the team’s confidence as they prepare for upcoming Nations League matches against Ireland.