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From Xerxes to Ammóchostos: Anorthosis President Calls for Unity

Published February 23, 2026, 17:16
From Xerxes to Ammóchostos: Anorthosis President Calls for Unity

The president of Anorthosis, Kyriakos Prastitis, posted a message on social media on Clean Monday, using historical references from ancient Greece (Xerxes, Peloponnesian War) to emphasize the importance of unity and cohesion. He compares the current situation of the team to the challenges faced by the ancient Greeks, highlighting that unity is essential to overcome difficulties. The post emphasizes that Anorthosis Famagusta is more than just a team, being a symbol of memory, dignity, and pride for its fans. Prastitis acknowledges the possibility of disagreements and criticism, but urges unity to achieve common goals. Finally, the post concludes with a wish in Hungarian for the speedy recovery of the team's player, Tamás Kís, who was injured in a match.