# PAOK FC ownership dispute and support for Ivan Savvidis

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/paok-fc-ownership-dispute-and-support-for-ivan-savvidis
> Updated: 2026-09-10T12:50:00.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

PAOK FC owner Ivan Savvidis has faced internal pressure regarding his management of the club. Following demands from the Thira 4 supporters group for his departure, Savvidis issued a statement rejecting calls to sell the team. He declared, “I am not selling and will not sell neither PAOK nor my faith nor my honor nor my Pontic soul,” while asking for patience.

In response to the ongoing debate surrounding his leadership, Nikos Iliadis, coach of the Hellenic Judo Federation, issued a public letter of support. Iliadis defended Savvidis by highlighting his 2012 investment during the Greek economic crisis and noting his role in the club’s championship successes and academy development.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Nikos Iliadis expresses public support for Ivan Savvidis

Hellenic Judo Federation coach Nikos Iliadis issued a public letter supporting PAOK FC president Ivan Savvidis, praising his long-term investment and impact on the club since 2012.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikos-iliadis-expresses-public-support-for-ivan-savvidis

### 2026-09-06: Ivan Savvidis rejects calls to sell PAOK FC

PAOK FC owner Ivan Savvidis has rejected calls to sell the club, stating he will not sell the team, his honor, or his Pontic soul in a message to supporters.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ivan-savvidis-affirms-commitment-to-paok-fc

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