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AEK's Sunel Arena lease draws fan opposition

Entities: Sunel Arena · Olympiacos FC · Original 21 · Makis Aggelopoulos · AEK Athens

Overview

In late June 2026 AEK announced relocation of its administrative headquarters to Agia Sofia and outlined a €4 million investment plan for the Sunel Arena, which will host a hotel brand and serve as a sport‑tourism hub. The club secured a 49‑year concession of the Olympic Center Upper Liosia (Sunel Arena) through a government bill (articles 136‑140) filed on 21 July and slated for parliamentary debate on 23 July, obliging AEK to remit 30 % of net commercial revenue to the Hellenic Sports Federation while keeping the venue available for national‑team use.

Negotiations with rival Olympiacos, which could grant the latter access to the arena for EuroLeague and domestic matches in exchange for rental income, have progressed alongside the lease approval. The arrangement sparked fierce criticism from AEK’s fan group Original 21, which accused owner Makis Aggelopoulos of a “nightmare scenario” that serves personal interests rather than the club’s. The supporters pledged to act to protect AEK’s interests, heightening tension within Greek sport as the lease and Olympiacos deal move forward.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    AEK supporters clash with owner Makis Aggelopoulos over Sunel Arena deal with Olympiacos

    Original 21 denounces AEK owner Makis Aggelopoulos for a Sunel Arena deal with Olympiacos, calling it a nightmare and saying “Aggelopoulos, for us you are finished.”

  2. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 13 sources
    AEK secures 49‑year lease of Sunel Arena until 2075

    Greek Parliament will vote on a bill giving AEK a 49‑year lease of Sunel Arena until 2075, with €4 M investment and 30 % revenue share to SEF.

  3. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    AEK to add hotel to Sunel Arena and discuss lease with Olympiacos

    AEK plans a hotel inside Sunel Arena and is negotiating a lease with Olympiacos, promising new revenue and venue upgrades.

  4. 15 days ago

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  5. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
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Sources

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