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KOP President Encourages Cypriot Referees

Published January 21, 2026, 20:20

The President of the Cyprus Football Association (KOP), Charis Loizidis, attended the Vasilopita (New Year's cake cutting) event of the Cyprus Referees Association. In his speech, Mr. Loizidis emphasized the importance of supporting Cypriot referees, as the Federation has chosen to use exclusively Cypriot referees in matches. Mr. Loizidis acknowledged that there will always be complaints about refereeing, but stressed that the goal is to minimize these complaints through the high performance of the referees. This statement is an expression of confidence in the work of the referees and an encouragement for continuous improvement.