# Panathinaikos FC commemorative initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/panathinaikos-fc-commemorative-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-08-28T15:59:11.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Panathinaikos FC owner Giannis Alafouzos has launched several commemorative initiatives ahead of the club’s transition to its new stadium in Botanikos.

Initially, the club announced it would provide free season tickets for the 2026-2027 season to living former players who won Greek Championships or participated in significant European campaigns. This initiative includes foreign players with strong ties to the club and offers reserved seating for prominent former players living abroad.

Subsequently, the club expanded its tributes to include the families of Giorgos Koskoros and Dimitris Sarandakos, two founding members of the Thyra 13 supporters' group. Both men died in a 1966 bus accident during the club’s first organized away trip. The club is actively searching for their families to provide season tickets as a symbolic tribute.

## Claims

- PAE Panathinaikos is searching for the families of Giorgos Koskoros and Dimitris Sarandakos. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Giorgos Koskoros and Dimitris Sarandakos were founding members of the Thyra 13 supporters' group. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The two men died in a bus accident near Katerini on November 27, 1966. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The accident occurred during the first organized away trip for Panathinaikos fans to Veria. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The initiative was decided by club owner Giannis Alafouzos. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The club will provide season tickets to the relatives of the deceased individuals. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Panathinaikos to honor founding Thyra 13 members

Panathinaikos FC is seeking the families of founding Thyra 13 members Giorgos Koskoros and Dimitris Sarandakos to honor them with season tickets following a fatal 1966 bus accident.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-to-honor-founding-thyra-13-members

### 2026-08-18: Panathinaikos FC to honor former players with season tickets

Panathinaikos owner Giannis Alafouzos is gifting 2026-2027 season tickets to former players who won Greek titles or reached major European milestones, ahead of the club's move to a new stadium.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/panathinaikos-to-honor-club-legends-with-free-season-tickets

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