PAOK supporters rally peacefully
Large-scale protests erupted from Panathinaikos fans after the club's management approved the sale of star player Yannis Konstanteliakis to Borussia Dortmund for an estimated fee of around 22 million British pounds. Konstanteliakis is one of the club's most prominent academy graduates, having delivered impressive performances with 44 goals and 26 assists in 190 matches. He has won two league titles and cups with the team and reached the quarter-finals of the European Conference League. The fans' protests intensified when approximately 400 supporters gathered outside the stadium and stormed the club offices, demanding a halt to the deal—an action that sparked widespread anger given the player's significant stature. The events also reflected the fans' frustration following the resignation of coach Razvan Lucescu. This situation echoes a similar crisis from eight years ago when the club owner stormed onto the pitch armed, resulting in a three-year ban and financial penalties. The player confirmed that his departure is a personal decision, and it was expected that he would leave two years ago. However, he remained at the club due to fan pressure and statements indicating that the club management was trying to contain the situation.
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