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Greek football disciplinary and officiating disputes

Overview

Greek football clubs have recently faced scrutiny regarding officiating and disciplinary conduct. Initially, clubs such as Panthrakikos and Panathinaikos expressed strong dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions. Panthrakikos filed a complaint regarding unawarded penalties in a match against Panserraikos, while Panathinaikos directed complaints toward UEFA, alleging that officiating errors in a match against Chrástěcký Králové reflected a “recurring pattern of lack of respect” in European competitions. Following these controversies, the Disciplinary Committee of the Hellenic Football Federation (EPO) issued several financial penalties to various clubs during the second round of the season. PAOK FC received the largest fine of 15,000 euros for a disciplinary violation. Other penalized clubs included P.O.T. Iraklis, Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and Aris FC. Disputes regarding officiating have continued into recent derby matches. PAOK FC has filed official complaints with the EPO and the Central Refereeing Committee (KED) following their match against Panathinaikos, contesting a non-call for a penalty and requesting audio dialogue between referee Dominik Zwayer and VAR officials. Disciplinary actions have also expanded to address fan misconduct, with PAOK FC and Iraklis FC receiving fines for facility damage and clashes with police. Following a 2-0 derby loss to PAOK, Aris FC has filed official complaints regarding the performance of Italian referee Andrea Colombo. The club is questioning a penalty awarded to PAOK and two instances where they believe players should have been sent off: a strike by Kenny on Gianniotas and a challenge by Zafeiris on Racic. Aris intends to request audio recordings of communications between Colombo and VAR officials. The specialized outlet ‘Referee Channel’ supported Aris’s claims, suggesting the incidents warranted red cards. Disciplinary issues have also escalated at the European level. The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) imposed fines totaling 140,500 euros on four Greek clubs for violations during summer qualifying matches.

Entities

PAOK FC · UEFA · Panathinaikos · Hellenic Football Federation · Aris FC

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    UEFA fines four Greek football clubs 140,500 euros

    UEFA has fined four Greek football clubs—AEK, Panathinaikos, PAOK, and OFI—a total of 140,500 euros for various disciplinary violations during European qualifying matches.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Aris FC challenges refereeing decisions in derby loss to PAOK

    Aris FC is challenging the refereeing in their derby loss to PAOK, requesting VAR audio after international analysis supported their claims of missed red cards and controversial decisions.

  3. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    PAOK and Iraklis fined for fan misconduct in Greece

    DEAB has fined PAOK FC 30,000 euros and Iraklis FC 10,000 euros for fan misconduct and property damage during recent Super League 1 matches.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    PAOK FC challenges refereeing decisions in Panathinaikos derby

    PAOK FC has formally challenged the officiating in their derby against Panathinaikos, requesting VAR audio and calling for investigations by UEFA and the DFB regarding a disputed penalty incident.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek football clubs fined by EPO Disciplinary Committee

    The EPO Disciplinary Committee has imposed fines on several Greek football clubs, with PAOK FC receiving the largest penalty of 15,000 euros.

  6. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Greek football clubs protest refereeing decisions

    Greek football clubs Panthrakikos and Panathinaikos are protesting controversial refereeing decisions in recent domestic and European matches.

Sources

aelole.gr · allaboutaris.gr · athina984.gr · enikos.gr · ertnews.gr · gazzetta.gr · iefimerida.gr · ikarianews.gr · inpaok.com · metrosport.gr · paixebala.gr · paok24.com · protothema.gr · reader.gr · real.gr · seleo.gr · thepressroom.gr · to10.gr

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history