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Heliopoulos' Apology: "Shame is Everywhere in Greek Football - Makkelie Self-Proposed, It's a Scandal!"

Published February 11, 2026, 17:26
Heliopoulos' Apology: "Shame is Everywhere in Greek Football - Makkelie Self-Proposed, It's a Scandal!"

Marios Heliopoulos, owner of AEK, testified in his apology regarding the Makkelie case, describing the situation in Greek football as a "shame". He denounced an attempt to turn him from a complainant into a defendant and accused referee Danny Makkelie of self-proposing for the Olympiacos-PAOK match three years ago. He also criticized former EPO president Vasilis Gagatsis and accused Makis Gagatsis of behavior that causes tension. Heliopoulos argued that there is evidence of injustices against AEK and demanded respect from the committee.