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Referee Tasos Sidiropoulos Moved to Tears by Son's Message

Published January 26, 2026, 21:03
Referee Tasos Sidiropoulos Moved to Tears by Son's Message

Greek referee Tasos Sidiropoulos received a touching message from his son, Nikos, before the Olympiacos-Volos match. Nikos sent the message to give his father strength, and Sidiropoulos discovered it at halftime. Overwhelmed with emotion, he broke down in tears, as he hadn't expected such a surprise. This seemed to boost his morale for the second half, where he refereed flawlessly. Sidiropoulos commented on his son's dedication, emphasizing the importance of family in his life.