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Cyprus Teams Making Waves in European Football

Published January 25, 2026, 13:11
Cyprus Teams Making Waves in European Football

Pafos FC and Cypriot teams in general have made significant progress in European football, demonstrating their ability to compete with high-level teams. The recent performance of Pafos FC at Chelsea's home ground, as well as previous successes of AEK and other Cypriot teams, show that the gap is closing and our teams can “look the giants in the eye”. The article mentions APOEL's historic draw with Chelsea in 2009 as an early sign of improvement in Cypriot football. These successes are due to the remarkable progress of Cypriot teams, which manage to stand proudly in stadiums that traditionally pose a difficult challenge for foreign teams.